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He continued: “Nonetheless, the club eventually agreed with my position that the logo is no longer proper for on-field use in Major League Baseball, and I appreciate Mr. Dolans acknowledgment that eliminating it from the on-field uniform by the start of the 2019 season is the right course.”
Santana was spotted wearing an undershirt with the “Chief Wahoo” logo design, a symbol formerly prohibited in 2018 after the company and MLB stated it was “no longer appropriate,” throughout the game.
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” Major League Baseball is devoted to building a culture of variety and inclusion throughout the game,” MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred said in a declaration at the time.
The conversation of racial and social injustices in the sports neighborhood was reignited this year following the death of George Floyd. Groups like the Washington Redskins, which for many years has actually been under criticism for its name and logo, officially changed its name to The Washington Football team, issuing an entirely makeover for the franchise.
Indians first baseman Carlos Santana struck a homer in the 10th inning to assist lead Cleveland to a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates but its what he was wearing beneath his jersey that ended up being the focus in Tuesday nights win.
” Over the previous year, we motivated dialogue with the Indians company about the clubs usage of the Chief Wahoo logo design. Throughout our constructive conversations, [Indians owner] Paul Dolan made clear that there are fans who have a long-standing attachment to the logo and its place in the history of the group.”
The Indians dropped the sign over mounting pressure by the Native American neighborhood however they are now looking to change their name.
Its unclear if Santanas appearance Tuesday night was an honest error but he did wind up wearing the undershirt alone in a post-game presser.
