Chief Wahoo

Chief Wahoo was a controversial logo used by the Cleveland Indians baseball team from 1951 to 2018. The logo was a caricature of a Native American chief, and it was criticized by Native Americans, social scientists, and religious and educational groups for being racist and offensive. However, the logo was popular among fans of the team, and it remained in use for many years. In the 2010s, the Indians began to phase out Chief Wahoo, and in 2013, they replaced it with a block "C" as their primary logo. Chief Wahoo was officially retired following the 2018 season, and it is now barred from future National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum plaques and merchandise sold outside of Ohio. The story of Chief Wahoo is a complex one, and it is still debated today whether the logo was racist or simply a harmless tribute to Native Americans. However, there is no doubt that Chief Wahoo was a polarizing figure, and his retirement marked a significant change for the Cleveland Indians.