The Washington Redskins on Monday officially announced it will retire its 87-year-old name and Indian head logo, finally caving to pressure that the name is offensive to Native Americans.
The real reason appears to be money. “FedEx, Nike, Pepsi and Bank of America all lined up against the name, which was given to the franchise in 1933 when the team was still based in Boston,” the Associated Press reported. On July 1, FedEx threatened to pull out of $205 million stadium naming rights deal and issued a statement asking for a change to the controversial name.
“Today, we are announcing that we will be retiring the Redskins name and logo upon completion of this review,” the team said in a statement released Monday morning. “[Team owner] Dan Snyder and Coach [Ron] Rivera are working closely to develop a new name and design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise and inspire our sponsors, fans and community for the next 100 years.”
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11.26.2024