American Indians look to high court

irish · 09-15-2009, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by firstdown

Some Indian was at one of the first games against the Cowboys and as we kicked their a$$ he yeld out go Redskins and it caught on and before you knew it everyone was saying Hail to the Reskins. The rest is history.

Where do people come up with this stuff. Hail to the Redskins was written by GP Marshall's wife as a fight song because GP Marshall wanted Onward Christian Soldiers as the Skins fight song.

SmootSmack · 09-15-2009, 05:48 PM

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Originally Posted by irish

Where do people come up with this stuff. Hail to the Redskins was written by GP Marshall's wife as a fight song because GP Marshall wanted Onward Christian Soldiers as the Skins fight song.

I'm pretty sure firstdown was just joking

SmootSmack · 09-15-2009, 05:45 PM

Maybe we could take a page out of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and be the Washington Skins of Red of Virginia of Maryland

Lotus · 09-15-2009, 06:10 PM

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Originally Posted by SmootSmack

Maybe we could take a page out of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and be the Washington Skins of Red of Virginia of Maryland

Now that's catchy!

Daseal · 09-15-2009, 05:54 PM

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Washington Redskins – The Boston Braves entered the NFL in 1932. The following year, they would play their games at Fenway Park in Boston and take the Redskins name. It is rumored that this name change was partially meant as a tribute to their coach at the time, Lone Star Dietz, an American Indian.

NFL Team Nicknames - National Football League Team Nicknames

Not quite as solid as I hoped, but this is what I've always heard.

Hog1 · 09-15-2009, 06:24 PM

Is "Bullets" taken?

Beemnseven · 09-15-2009, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Hog1

Is "Bullets" taken?

Probably the greatest victory of the PC crowd. Or worst, depending on how you look at it.

I concur with irish that one day, hopefully not in my lifetime, the nickname will be changed.

Coff · 09-18-2009, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Beemnseven

Probably the greatest victory of the PC crowd. Or worst, depending on how you look at it.

I concur with irish that one day, hopefully not in my lifetime, the nickname will be changed.

Really? Was it a victory by the "PC crowd" or simply a conscientious and responsible decision by the owners of the team? And what exactly is the perspective of those who find the changing of the name bullets as the "worst" victory of the "PC crowd"?? I'm wracking my brain here trying to figure out what the negatives would be for a professional sports team residing in a urban center plagued with gun violence to change its name to something that doesn't invoke guns and violence, but I'm afraid I'm drawing a blank.

fbirks · 09-15-2009, 06:25 PM

lonestardietz.com
has the court documents from previous court findings, and the history of the Indian coach honored with the name

70Chip · 09-15-2009, 09:14 PM

I assumed he changed it from Braves to Redskins because it sounds more like Red Sox.

The fact that this filing was timed to the opening of the football season suggests to me that this is less about righting an injustice than it is about garnering publicity to help fund raising.

firstdown · 09-16-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 70Chip

I assumed he changed it from Braves to Redskins because it sounds more like Red Sox.

The fact that this filing was timed to the opening of the football season suggests to me that this is less about righting an injustice than it is about garnering publicity to help fund raising.

That cannot be right they alleady have 7 people in their group.LOL

SkinDogg · 09-15-2009, 10:23 PM

Man, what's gonna happen to Chief Zee?

skins89moss · 09-16-2009, 05:51 AM

I thought the Indians already got a good deal from the govenment when they got all that land. What they want now some more money and land, or get rid of the name. Im still waiting on my 40 acres and a mule.Ok this has been going on to long and how much money does it cost to keep fighting this in court? It's time to let this go now. HTTR. Oh and I do have Indian in my family ( Black Feet) before I get called a Racist.

Hog1 · 09-16-2009, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by skins89moss

I thought the Indians already got a good deal from the govenment when they got all that land. What they want now some more money and land, or get rid of the name. Im still waiting on my 40 acres and a mule.Ok this has been going on to long and how much money does it cost to keep fighting this in court? It's time to let this go now. HTTR. Oh and I do have Indian in my family ( Black Feet) before I get called a Racist.

You probably will not be branded a racist for your remarks. You may wish to do a little research as to the plight, and history of the American Indian or you will no doubt be branded a few.....other things.

dirthogs311 · 09-16-2009, 05:32 PM

Bill Plaschke or whatever his name is, on Around The Horn just told the judges to "do the right thing and get rid of the name: Redskins"

09-15-2009, 05:45 PM	#3
SmootSmack Uncle Phil Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 45,256	Re: American Indians look to high court Maybe we could take a page out of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and be the Washington Skins of Red of Virginia of Maryland __________________ You're So Vain...You Probably Think This Sig Is About You

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Hog1 Quietly Dominating the East Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Naples, Florida Posts: 10,675	Re: American Indians look to high court Is "Bullets" taken? __________________ Goodbye Sean..........Vaya Con Dios thankyou Joe....... *“God made certain people to play football. He was one of them.” – Joe Gibbs*

09-15-2009, 06:25 PM	#9
fbirks Camp Scrub Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Broomfield, CO Age: 77 Posts: 30	Re: American Indians look to high court lonestardietz.com has the court documents from previous court findings, and the history of the Indian coach honored with the name __________________ “Be who you are and say what you feel because those who mind don't matter and those who matter don't mind.” Dr. Seuss

09-15-2009, 09:14 PM	#10
70Chip Playmaker Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Manassas Age: 54 Posts: 3,048	Re: American Indians look to high court I assumed he changed it from Braves to Redskins because it sounds more like Red Sox. The fact that this filing was timed to the opening of the football season suggests to me that this is less about righting an injustice than it is about garnering publicity to help fund raising. __________________ This Monkey's Gone to Heaven

09-15-2009, 10:23 PM	#12
SkinDogg Special Teams Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York, NY Posts: 469	Re: American Indians look to high court Man, what's gonna happen to Chief Zee?

09-16-2009, 05:51 AM	#13
skins89moss Playmaker Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Las Vegas Posts: 3,634	Re: American Indians look to high court I thought the Indians already got a good deal from the govenment when they got all that land. What they want now some more money and land, or get rid of the name. Im still waiting on my 40 acres and a mule.Ok this has been going on to long and how much money does it cost to keep fighting this in court? It's time to let this go now. HTTR. Oh and I do have Indian in my family ( Black Feet) before I get called a Racist. __________________ www.islandstyleflowers.com Home of the Hawaiian Foam Flowers and Kukui Nut Leis. Great selections and best prices. Redskins Fan Since 1972

09-16-2009, 05:32 PM	#15
dirthogs311 Special Teams Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: College Station, TX Age: 41 Posts: 305	Re: American Indians look to high court Bill Plaschke or whatever his name is, on Around The Horn just told the judges to "do the right thing and get rid of the name: Redskins" __________________ Al Michaels Midnight Miracle: SEAN TAYLOR CAME UP AND LEVELED HIM, I'll say....

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