The Cleveland Indians announced a name change to the Cleveland Guardians, unveiling the name in a video, narrated by Tom Hanks, that the team posted on its social media account. The team franchise …
Cleveland’s baseball team is the latest sports franchise to change its name amid concerns of playing into racial stereotypes. Last year, the Washington Redskins abandoned its name in favor of a placeholder, the Washington Football Team, as they decide on a permanent replacement. There also has been criticism of other team names, including the Atlanta Braves and the Kansas City Chiefs.
In a statement, the team said that it decided on the name after surveying more than 40,000 fans. The name Guardians took its inspiration from a city landmark.“We heard this name often from our fans as a top contender because of it’s connection to the iconic Cleveland landmark — The Hope Memorial Bridge that stands just outside of our ballpark where the Guardians of Traffic have become a symbol of the city’s resiliency,” the team said.
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