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Originally Posted by Skinsfanmania  Native American were interviewed and only 5% of native americans had a problem with the name. Besides, the team was named the Redskins to honor their former coach when they were in Boston. |
Never heard the fave coach story so do tell. Here's the version I know: When George Preston Marshall bought the Boston Braves back in the 30s, he had to move across town and wanted to keep with the Native American theme. He changed Boston Braves to Boston Redskins which eventually moved to DC.