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The name stays because we refused to back down. Mayor Gray has backed off his demands and the team will remain the Washington Redskins. Keep your eyes on the local news to ensure this position holds firm.

July 18, 2014

Keep the Washington Redskins Name

Keep the Washington Redskins Name

🏆 Won — 422 supporters Verified

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Started by Anonymous 13 years, 8 months ago
Recently the Mayor of D.C.,Vincent Gray stated the Washington Redskins organization must consider a name change if it is serious about moving from FedEx Field in Landover, Md., to a stadium inside D.C. proper. Redskins fans, including many Native Americans, are strongly against the name change consideration. The name is not meant to be offensive but is a long standing tradition and history with the team. In 1933, George Preston Marshall, the owner of the team, which was then located in Boston, renamed it the Boston Redskins in honor of the head coach, William "Lone Star" Dietz, an American Indian. When the team moved to Washington in 1937 it was renamed the Washington Redskins. As Washington Redskins fans and supporters, we do not agree with the consideration of changing the name of the team.


As Washington Redskins fans and supporters we also honor the history of all Native Americans across our country. - Petition to be emailed to Mayor Vincent Gray's office. -

Updates

Reached 250 supporters

June 11, 2014

June 10, 2014

We are approaching 250 signatures and need a final push to hit this target before we contact the Mayor. Post this link on Facebook right now and text three friends to ask them to sign. Keep the pressure up so our message remains impossible to ignore.

December 21, 2013

The mayor has yet to acknowledge our position regarding the team name. Call his office this morning to tell them that local tradition should not be erased for the sake of political optics.

Reached 100 supporters

October 9, 2013

143 Comments

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Patti J Legler
4 years ago Featured

I was born to Redskin fan parents, and we had season tickets for 50 years. Give us back our name, Daniel Snyder. By the way, Coke is a sponsor at the China Olympics, where they are committing Genocide.

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christopher stephens
6 years ago Featured

I am of Native American decent. I have long looked at the Washington Redskins as a source of pride. The name is not offensive to me at all. And for those few who it offends (Don't watch them). "Get over it"

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Anonymous
12 years ago Featured

these people have had 75 years to complain ,last week i was on a indian reservation ,in a restraunt there was a picture of a redskin player in uniform ,they were proud of him for playing for the redskins

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michael fiore
12 years ago Featured

KEEP THE NAME. It wasn't meant to be offensive and to 90%+, it is not. The owner of the team is the only person who should decide whether to change it or not without interference from Gov't and especially opinionated media who is supposed to REPORT the news not make it

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Anonymous
12 years ago Featured

I do NOT see any reason to change the name of the Redskins. It is not offensive by any means. I am part Native American and could care less. Grow up America. You are trying to be too Politically Correct. We should probably take these sports team names as respect or tribute to the Native Americans.

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Anonymous
12 years ago Featured

I'm not even a fan of the redskins.. However, I am an avid football fan.. Despite, not being a redskins fan i recognize the team as one of a legacy.. The team name as well as logo representsWashington in a very respectful manner and I don't think tradition should be changed..

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Anonymous
8 months ago

Please return the washington commanders name back to washington redskins..please.

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Josh Heitman
5 years ago

Bring back the Redskins name