New Hall of Fame inductee Jim Thome would rather not feature the Indians’ Chief Wahoo logo on his plaque in Cooperstown.
“I know my decision would be to wear the ‘C’ because I think it’s the right thing to do,” Thome told reporters Friday. “I think I need to have a conversation with the Hall of Fame because of all the history and everything involved. I just think that’s the right thing to do.”
The Indians announced earlier this week that this season will be their last wearing the Native American caricature. They have quietly decreased the visibility of the offensive logo over the past several years, choosing to wear the block-C caps and batting helmets more often.