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Chief Waho: Commissioner will meet with Indians owner to discuss controversial logo

The World Series began Tuesday, with Chief Wahoo — a cartoon caricature of an American Indian face — prominently displayed on the Cleveland Indians' caps and the sleeves of their jerseys.

The Indians have been featuring the secondary logo throughout the postseason, and it has led to a lot of controversy due to some labeling it as racist. The Chief Wahoo logo has been controversial for years, but with the team in the World Series, the debate has heightened.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred is among those paying attention.

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"Well, I understand that particular logo is offensive to some people, and I understand why.