Chief Wahoo Logo - Historical Cleveland Baseball Mascot Image #3479946 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the Chief Wahoo logo-a stylized, cartoonish red-faced Native American mascot with exaggerated features, including a wide grin, triangular eyes, and a prominent feather in a headband. Originally adopted by the Cleveland Indians in 1947, it became one of MLB’s most debated logos due to concerns over racial stereotyping. The team officially retired the logo after the 2018 season amid ongoing criticism and advocacy for respectful representation.

Used historically on uniforms, merchandise, and stadium signage for the Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), this image serves educational, historical, or archival purposes-especially in discussions about sports branding, Indigenous representation, and cultural sensitivity.