Jan. 15, 2022
Washington TimesLetters to the Editor
I have heard rumors that the NFL team in Washington DC are contemplating changing
their name.
Based on my personal research
I found a name that seems a perfect fit for the team. And, as
amazing as it seems I found an old fight song that is a perfect
match. Also rumored to be song
with emotion, feelings and passion by by the fans. A rare
experience I have been told by
some old timers.
There are some neat things about the new name and fight
song. Most important of all they
honor the tribes of the First Nations. Those who fought and died to maintain their way of life and culture like Lozen, an Apache, or Nde, woman who resisted European domination. Known for her bravery, military prowess and dedication to her people’s safety.
Also, a strong nod to members of the First Nations who played
a role in the early history of the team. The coaches and the players. And revived the spirit of Wing Foot and Indian Football of the early 20th Century.
In 1932, the Boston Braves, coached by the Native American Lone Star Dietz, were nicknamed 'the Redskins'in honour of their charismatic and successful coach according to some historical notes.
“Indian football” in the National Football League.
Indian football was a wide open brand of early twentieth century football, usually played by Native American teams.
The new name should be:
The WASHINGTON REDSKINS
Last, if you believe that the iconic symbol of a Native American of the First Nations on the helmet or ‘Hail to the Redskins’ is racism you should
rethink your thinking.
You might want to consider something that is racism. The ‘Jim Crow’ policy of the National Football League.
That is rewards and benefits
based on race.
Hail to the Redskins!
Hail Victory!
Braves on the Warpath!
Fight for old D.C.!
Run or pass and score—We want a lot more!
Beat 'em, Swamp 'em,
Touchdown! -- Let the points soar!
Fight on, fight on 'Til you have won
Sons of Wash-ing-ton. Rah!, Rah!, Rah!
Hail to the Redskins!
Hail Victory!
Braves on the Warpath!
Fight for old D.C.!
Lightfoot Letters
Sent from my iPhone some
place in space and time where
"The trouble with practical jokes is that very often they get elected."
Will Rogers
ref. j. gordon hylton, nfl, chuck
knoll, espn, hattiesburg
american, lewis, cbs, fox, abc
etc., etc.
