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Indians drop Chief Wahoo from spring branding; will diminish mark more during season

The traditional Chief Wahoo mark used by the Cleveland Indians wasn’t present at all during the team’s inaugural spring training in Goodyear, and team officials say it will be used less during the regular season.
The traditional Chief Wahoo mark used by the Cleveland Indians wasn’t present at all during the team’s inaugural spring training in Goodyear, and team officials say it will be used less during the regular season.

Not a surprise the Indians downplayed Chief Wahoo in Arizona: the greater Phoenix area is home to many Native American tribes, and they play an important role in the local economy. And the team has endured a lot of criticism over the year for staying with the mark, which isn’t the most subtle of looks.

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