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
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 Their name alone has been considered outdated and culturally skewed, but their grinning "Chief Wahoo" logo has received the brunt of the frustration, and in recent seasons, the team has started to distance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 philadelphia thugz? With a picture of wilson goode dropping a bomb?— philly thug- Native americans were just as savage as the white settlers..they were brutal animals who killed women and children under the guise of protecting their heritage.. Revisionist history of all Indians as peace loving, religiuos people is wrong. The icon is accurate— Dutch10
- Lol-not so sure about the booger eating, but totally agree. It's up to those being represented to determine if their offended, or not. Personally I can't understand how anyone could look at this and not find it offensive, but that's me.— Jabey
- Everything is racist!!! @beegal99 your an IDIOT— jimday
- elfman you are a tard— phillypepper
- No they are not. They symbol on the front of the cap is a sign of bravery. How could that be racist. I am often asked if I am racist. I tell whomever ask.. "I am absolutely racist". "I am anti-Idiot". Whomever has a problem with this hat will fall into the group of people that I am racist against.— FetchDixon
- this is iro and ted turner did the tomahawk cops,along with jane fonda.such phonies— seanmike
- Who cares ??? Get the PC idiots to just shut up.....Revisionists and changing history does not make it right.......— nuggett
- A "brave" refers to a specific group of Native Americans, not all Native Americans. "Braves" were specifically warriors/soldiers that acted bravely, proudly fought for their people and for what they believed in, and in the process perpetrated harm on their enemies. A native American should be no more offended by this term than a white person should be offended by teams named "Patriots", "Vikings" or "Yankees". And using the logic that Native Americans should be offended by "braves", whites should be outraged by the teams named "Pirates", "Buccaneers" and "Raiders" who were whites who committed horrible acts for nothing more than self-gain.— tealradish
- That is Chief LMAO, after hearing of Michael Bourn's salary demands.— rockinrob
- Lateset discoveries have european stock coming here prior to Asians crossing the Bering Land Bridge. That is uncomfortable for so many who make a living out of skin color.— joedog
Who cares!- No....but paint it black with white lips now it is.— Bruddah
- Not racist. Designing and building death camps to "process" XXXX number of people per hour is racist. A society that purposely treats minority peoples as second class citizens is racist. THIS is a baseball hat. It could be looked at by some as a symbol of warrior pride or it could be looked at as a symbol of a murderous savage. Just depends on your perspective. Our society is so thin skinned, looking for grievances around every corner that it spins it's wheels in the own mud it makes. Ridiculous. Childish. I'd be more concerned about getting Jayson Heyward and B J Upton out then the ball caps on their head. They are Atlanta Braves, therefore, they are the enemy. But not racists.— DelawareRiverRat
- great statement, top to bottom, @DRR — advantasux
