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Blackhawks: Breaking down the team’s logo controversy

Oct 27, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; The Chicago Blackhawks logo is projected onto the ice prior to a game against the Nashville Predators at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports

The Chicago Blackhawks have perhaps one of the most recognizable logos in all of professional sports.

Despite this, their classic Native American head has seen renewed controversy this past year. After Danny Wirtz, the son of team owner Rocky Wirtz, was named CEO of the Blackhawks on Thursday, he was quick to address the logo issue with the media.

The emblem has had heightened scrutiny for being potentially offensive to Native Americans.