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- For the season of 1915, the team will be known as the "Indians," such being the choice of the local base ball writers, who held a meeting for the purpose.
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The name "Indians" originated from a request by club owner Charles Somers to baseball writers to choose a new name to replace "Naps" following the departure of their star player Nap Lajoie after the 1914 season.
Nov 24, 2021 · CLEVELAND – The history book about the Cleveland Guardians nickname is just beginning. On Nov. 19, 2021, the club officially made the switch from the Cleveland Indians to the Cleveland Guardians, representing a new era in Cleveland baseball. But how did we get here?
- Mandy Bell
Oct 27, 2021 · When the Indians finally announced the name change in July of this year, the organization said the change was made to foster unity and social justice in the Cleveland Community.
Jul 23, 2021 · The Ohio-based team's old name - adopted in 1915 - had long been criticised as racist by Native American groups. The new name references a pair of well-known statues in the city of Cleveland.
Jul 24, 2021 · It would take several years before Cleveland formally adopted the Indians name. Players wore uniforms with “Cleveland” and a “C” from 1915 to 1927. During that time, they won their first World Series. Cleveland Indians owner Bill Veeck went to local company to design a new logo in 1947.
Jul 23, 2021 · How did the Cleveland Indians change their name to the Cleveland Guardians? A look back at the years of discussion, including the elimination of the Chief Wahoo logo.
