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Cleveland Indians name change: History of franchise nickname
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A Cleveland fan sounds off on the Indians' nickname & Chief Wahoo
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Native American-related teams faced pressure to change their names. Here's what's happened since.
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He's why Cleveland came to be called the Indians. How should they honor him?
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He's why Cleveland came to be called the Indians. How should they honor him?
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Poll says U.S. sports fans support dropping 'Indians' nickname
Cleveland's Major League Baseball Team Will Drop Its Indians Nickname - WSJ
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Cleveland Spiders': The favorite for the Indians' new name
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Terry Francona favors Cleveland Indians name change - Los Angeles Times
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He's why Cleveland came to be called the Indians. How should they honor him?
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AP Interview: Indians owner says name won't change in 2021
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Cleveland Indians owner says name change 'multi-stage' process
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Sources -- Cleveland to drop Indians nickname after 105 years - ESPN
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Jake's List: Top 10 proposals for new Cleveland Indians nickname
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Cleveland Indians become Guardians following name change
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Cleveland team to change name to Guardians from Indians