As the Washington football team ponders the increasingly likely decision to change its name from the Redskins, the Harlem Globetrotters parent company suggested on Friday that it would be interested in giving the team another option.
According to Darren Rovell of Action Network, a spokesperson for Herschend Entertainment said the company “would like” the Redskins or the NFL to call to buy the rights to the name of the Washington Generals.
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The Generals are the Globetrotters’ frequent opponent, almost always at the losing end of the fun basketball competition. Herschend Entertainment owns the trademarks of Generals and Globetrotters.
“We think the Globetrotters are out there as the most loved team in the world with Manchester United and the New York Yankees,” said spokesperson Brett Meister. “Our heritage includes the generals of Washington.”
The generals also have other local ties, as the team’s former owner / coach / player, Red Klotz, was a member of the Baltimore Bullets, title winners in 1948.
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As the Redskins name change debate continues to gain ground, people around the world are pondering the potential options for change.
By browsing social media, the leaders of the clubhouse appear to be the Washington Warriors, Redtails and Redhawks.
At least one of these names has the blessing of a player that fans eventually hope to become the face of the franchise.
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With several former Ohio State players on the team – Dwayne Haskins, Chase Young, Terry McLaurin – Matt Miller of Bleacher Report revolved around the idea of changing the Redskins to Buckeyes. Quarterback Dwayne Haskins responded by saying he liked the Redtails.
I like redtails ???? https://t.co/DLSWsUcldp
– Dwayne Haskins, Jr (@ dh_simba7) July 3, 2020
The Redtails were a group of airmen from Tuskegee, all-black fighter pilots during the Second World War.
Haskins said “that’s if we have to change the name,” adding that he doesn’t take a position that the team should change the name.
Reports suggest that a name change is likely before the start of the 2020 season.
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As the Redskins question whether to change their name under pressure from sponsors, many fans and media have weighed in on Twitter and Instagram with ideas on what the Washington franchise could choose if it decided to withdraw the ‘former name.
Ethan Cadeaux of NBC Sports Washington has listed five potential options, but there have been many suggestions on social media. In an effort to help you keep up, here is a full list of all the ideas that have gained momentum so far.
A new start
Redhawks
Red tails
There is already a logo. pic.twitter.com/VGx8FsdglV
– Stephanie Clay ???? (@_StephanieClay) July 3, 2020
Redhogs
WASHINGTON REDHOGS HERE WE COME https://t.co/2peSbVmn6b pic.twitter.com/3Y6hazAxep
– Sam Johnson (@Booost_it) July 2, 2020
Skins / Skins
Washington pigs. Always call them The Skins or Hogs, keep the colors, fight the songs and printed materials require little adaptation, and everything is related to football, so nothing for anyone offended. Also tons of graphic ideas for working with #HTTP pic.twitter.com/B2z1XXM4MF
– * Buffalo * ???????????????? (@TweeterTeej) July 3, 2020
Stay with the fighter / soldier theme
Warriors
Washington Warriors Rebrand Concept #redskins #nfl pic.twitter.com/7Z82ZWNp9y
– Isaac Goldman (@UltimateEffects) July 3, 2020
General
What name do you think the Washington NFL team should be called? pic.twitter.com/WfLh82LeJy
– Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) July 3, 2020
Renegades
I like the Washington Warriors, the Washington Renegades or the Washington RedHawks, it will be interesting what they choose. pic.twitter.com/HH7tfTLzQ6
– Zac (@DCzWall) July 3, 2020
Brave
Washington Braves with this new logo? pic.twitter.com/aWmzoOuYGR
– SP (@seanpeaty) July 3, 2020
Follow the trend of the national capital
Federals / Senators
Washington Redtails
Washington Renegades
Washington Federals
Washington RedhawksWhich one do you prefer? pic.twitter.com/2MQp79VjEE
– Abdul Memon (@abdulamemon) July 3, 2020
The monuments
If the Redskins change their name, I agree that this is one of them … except the monuments … please don’t the monuments pic.twitter.com/xKMKHjHno0
– ???????????????? (@KiddEdit) July 3, 2020
Not so serious suggestions
Griffins
I think the Washington Griffins are a great idea. pic.twitter.com/DrWXLtdIRJ
– Texans Twilight Zone (@TexansTZone) July 3, 2020
Retrievers
Washington Retrievers and let Tahoe, Ron Rivera’s dog, be the mascot. pic.twitter.com/aaq1DhOWkr
– Field Yates (@FieldYates) July 2, 2020
Sentinels
Washington Sentries pic.twitter.com/IIprX7WBN2
– Neil Greenberg (@ngreenberg) July 3, 2020
DC Defenders
The DC Defenders https://t.co/g5DLDOeA3l pic.twitter.com/LeccIdV33r
– Max Gerber (@maxgerbs) July 2, 2020
Red pandas
just a reminder washington
these ideas are free
there is no charge pic.twitter.com/4Vjt906TWu– darth ™ (@darth) July 2, 2020
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