The name of Washington's football team, the Redskins is considered offensive by some due to the fact it is a racial term used to describe Indians. There is a disagreement over whether the name has positive or negative origins, but many believe the origins to be negative, making the use of the word offensive.
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Because Indians are known as red-skinned people.
In 1933 The Boston Braves changed their name to The Boston Redskins.
The Redskins offensive line was referred to as the "Hogs" by coach Joe Bugel and the tradition has continued.
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From Native Americans, who were at one time called Redskins.
They used to be the Boston Braves. When moved to Washington D.C., the team name changed to "Redskins".
The Redskins first season in the NFL was 1932. They were known as the Boston Braves. They changed their name to Redskins in 1933 and moved to Washington and became the Washington Redskins in 1937.
Shawn Lauvao plays Offensive Line for the Washington Redskins.
Tom Compton plays Offensive Tackle for the Washington Redskins.
Morgan Moses plays Offensive Tackle for the Washington Redskins.
Mike McGlynn plays Offensive Line for the Washington Redskins.