The controversial Chief Wahoo logo that has been under fire in recent years is no longer going to be kept. Here is the statement from MLB regarding the removal of the logo.
Official statement on Chief Wahoo logo from MLB… pic.twitter.com/a7fZWEqcnV
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) January 29, 2018
There are many Indians fans who have an attachment to the logo, citing its historical and nostalgic value to the team. While there are others around the league and around the country that view the logo as racist and offensive towards Native Americans.