The family of the Blackfeet chief whose image inspired the Washington Redskins logo is mounting a public campaign to restore the teams historic name and emblem.
According to the Daily Caller, descendants of Chief Two Guns White Calf, whose likeness became the franchises symbol in 1971, are challenging the 2020 decision that scrapped both the Redskins name and logo as supposedly offensive. The team, now rebranded as the Washington Commanders, has struggled to win over fans with a generic identity that many see as a capitulation to progressive outrage rather than a reflection of tradition and heritage.
Born on the Blackfeet Indian Reservation, Chief Two Guns White Calf inspired the logo created by Walter Blackie Wetzel as a deliberate tribute to the chief and his people. He was such a leader and he had a hold on the National Football League for 50 years, said estate representative Morningstar Gopher, underscoring how the image honored Native leadership rather than mocked it.
While activist groups spent years pressuring the franchise to abandon the Redskins name, the chiefs descendants insist the original logo is a source of pride and a vital link to their history. They tried to erase us, like we didnt exist anymore, said Kenneth Conway, lead of the estate, arguing that the erasure of the logo feels like an erasure of their identity.
Determined to reverse what many conservatives view as an overreach of cancel culture, the family is now seeking political support at the highest level. Were hopeful for a meeting with President Trump in order to help get this pushed forward, said Gopher, signaling their belief that President Trump will defend tradition against ideological pressure.
When the very people whose ancestor inspired the Redskins brand say the legacy honored them, their voices deserve more weight than distant activists and corporate consultants. For many fans and for this family, the message is clear: its time to bring back the Redskins.
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