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The Cleveland Indians Change Name To ‘Cleveland Guardians’

Author Alexis Zarycki
CLEVELAND, OHIO - JULY 22: Jose Ramirez #11 and Oscar Mercado #35 celebrate with Franmil Reyes #32 of the Cleveland Indians after all scored on a homer by Reyes during the third inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Progressive Field on July 22, 2021 in Cleveland, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images)

In the US, corporations are reevaluating their racist caricatures and stereotypical names as part of a larger cultural change. With times changing and the baseball team The Cleveland Indians have officially unveiled their new team name: the Cleveland Guardians.

The team made the announcement Friday morning, with a promotional video narrated by actor Tom Hanks. The new name is inspired by the ‘Guardians of Traffic’ sculptures that line the city’s Hope Memorial Bridge. It was chosen from a list of more than 1,200 potential names. The Cleveland club will retain its colors and there will be a news conference at 2 p.m. ET to detail the name change.

The team announced back in December that it would change its name after this season. They will officially become the Guardians next year.

Alexis Zarycki is your average girl with the hopes of leaving an everlasting impact on the world. Follow her on Instagram @official_lexpaige

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