Washington Redskins Retire Team Name, Logo; No Replacement Announced!!!
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The Washington Redskins announced Monday they will change their team name & logo after about 87 years of using it, in the wake of corporate and public pressure to ditch the moniker over racial connotations.
The Redskins did not announce a new name.
“On July 3rd, we announced the commencement of a thorough review of the team’s name. That review has begun in earnest. As part of this process, we want to keep our sponsors, fans & community apprised of our thinking as we go forward.
“Today, we are announcing we will be retiring the Redskins name & logo upon completion of this review.
“Dan Snyder & Coach Rivera are working closely to develop a new name & design approach that will enhance the standing of our proud, tradition rich franchise & inspire our sponsors, fans & community for the next 100 years.”
Anheuser-Busch was one sponsor who welcomed the retirement news.
"Washington’s decision to change its franchise mascot & logo is a positive step towards creating a world where inclusivity is the norm. As a major partner of the NFL & many individual teams, we fully support their recent steps to stand against racism & inequality. Anheuser-Busch & Bud Light look forward to working with the Washington team & all of our partners across the NFL to bring players, fans, & local communities together this season," an Anheuser-Busch spokesperson told Fox News in a statement.
Washington has come under fire over the term Redskins in recent weeks, with FedEx publicly requesting that the team change its name. The company reportedly threatened to remove signage from the stadium as well if the team didn’t make the alteration by the end of the 2020 season.
Big-name retailers such as Amazon, Walmart & Target, as well as Nike & Dick’s Sporting Goods, all removed Redskins merchandise from their websites last week.
Also last week, ESPN reported that the team had made the decision to remove the Native American imagery from its logo.
The recent national focus on race relations, prompted by the May 25 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis, brought new scrutiny to the team’s name. That’s when the Redskins said they would conduct a “thorough review” of the team name.
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