Braves determine 'screaming savage' is best suited for batting practice
It's called the "screaming savage." It's exactly what it sounds like.
Braves determine 'screaming savage' is best suited for batting practice
Justin Klugh, Assistant Sports Producer
For years, the Cleveland Indians have dealt with backlash given their moniker. Their name alone has been considered outdated and culturally skewed, but their grinning "Chief Wahoo" logo has received the brunt of the frustration, and in recent seasons, the team has started to distance themselves from the image.
The unveiling of this year's batting practice caps from MLB continues this trend, as some teams like the Orioles and A's went with retro looks, but Cleveland persisted with the simple "C."
The league's other Native American-inspired team, however, is going in a different direction.
It's called the "screaming savage."
It's exactly what it sounds like.
The Braves' wordless image of a mohawaked Native American cocking his head back can be difficult to interpret--it is hard to tell whether the man is screaming or laughing uproariously.
But one thing we interpret for sure is that the logo, originally named "Chief Noc-a-Homa," comes from a different time, when this sort of thing was... allowed to... be a thing.
That time was the 1950s to the mid-80s. And maybe it should have stayed there.
But for now at least, the Braves will be taking BP with the "screaming savage," probably under some criticism, and probably while exchanging uncomfortable glances with each other.
The Chief is laughing because he just scalped another land grabber. Seriously, THIS IS NEWS? THIS IS A JOKE, based on what is going on everyday nationally, amd or internationally! I personally, find this article offensive to any individual who takes this story on more than just merit. It is ridiculous & insulting to even consider using the word...RACIST... to attract readers.— frank castle- Ask Marley on MFC her opinion. One hot little Native American!— HokieMon
- Liberal morons. Smell the coffee. Nothing wrong with this cap at all.— RichieLemon
- To paraphrase that great American, Archie Bunker ... god save us from these bleeding heart, pinko, commie, liberals and their feeeeeelings— backliner
- Eye of the beholder and all that. If it's seriously offensive to a large group, rather than one or two perennial malcontents, it should be reconsidered. Plenty of animal mascots to go around - wolverines, otters, mountain lions, raccoons, weasels, grizzlies, kodiaks, possums, etc. Even the Eagles could (should) change their name to turkey buzzards. Of course, PETA would find some reason to complain about it. They could call themselves the grouses.— 2hip4u
- the entire world is wayyyyyy to sensitive— jamarder
- Funny, Professor1982 claims to have "native" blood, yet his favorite 2nd amendment was put in place to protect the early settlers from the his kind. How hypocritical can you get.— teddybear415
- You may want to check your sources on that history information... — Phanthom32
- Funny how there's a football team called the Redskins. Yes the Braves are racist.— Sportyrider71
- Phanthom, we all know the second amendment was put in place to protect the settlers from native americans. (Ya know single shot musketts) And prfessor1982 states in the first post of this thread that he has native american lineage (blood). What don't you understand.— teddybear415
- There is no hope for this country. The ACLU and liberal media are intent on destroying it.— dogman5
- With the world crumbling around us , the government being run by idiots, and the best column the writer can come up with is a design on a hat! I am of native American ancestry, and could care less about a cloth baseball cap. For cripes sake, get your priorities straight. You sound like a gaggle of young soccer moms who are terrified to make a comment unless their peers approve it.
Get real ! Fashion doesn't rule countries, people do .
Move on to something important that you possibly may know something about.— phineas - I get offended by thin skinned, wimpy, people who...get offended.— kelprod2-freemarket
- Everytime I see that cap, it makes me yawn.— LouDiamondPhillipsheadScrewdriver
- Please............— Sammy from Macungie
