CLEVELAND (AP) — Manager Terry Francona believes it’s time for the Cleveland Indians to change their nickname.
Francona believes the Indians should “move forward” and consider a new name to replace the one the team has used since 1915. On Friday, the team released a statement saying it was committed to determine a “best path forward with regard to our team name.”
The move came hours after the NFL’s Washington Redskins announced plans to review their contentious logo and nickname.
In 2018, the Indians removed their Chief Wahoo logo from caps and jersey worn by the team. The red-faced mascot, however, remains on some team merchandise.