Chief Wahoo Logo - Historical Cleveland Indians Mascot Image #2310271 (License: Personal Use)

This image displays the former primary logo of the Cleveland Indians Major League Baseball team, known as “Chief Wahoo,” used from 1947 until its retirement in 2018. The stylized caricature features a smiling red-skinned Native American figure with exaggerated facial features, a single red feather, and bold navy-blue and white outlines. Due to widespread criticism over racial stereotyping, the team officially phased out the logo amid broader efforts toward inclusive representation in sports.

This image is typically used in articles discussing sports branding, mascot controversies, or the evolution of the Cleveland Guardians franchise. It serves users seeking historical context, visual reference, or educational content on Indigenous representation in professional sports.