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**007** · 06-26-2014, 06:29 AM

From 2011 - Just a fan opinion but a good one.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-8754447

The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most storied and longest-lived franchises in NFL history. When they moved from Dallas to Kansas City, they changed their nickname from the Texans to the Chiefs. There was a very distinct reason why the Chiefs have that particular nickname.

History

The reason for the Chiefs moniker isn't because of a Native American tribe in the area. Instead, the Chiefs got their nickname from H. Roe Bartle who died in 1974. He was a civic leader and executive for the Boy Scouts of America. Bartle was mayor of Kansas City for two terms and was very popular in the ciy when the football team moved from Texas.

It was during his time with the Boy Scouts from 1928 to the 1950s that Bartle got his nickname "Chief." He was an imposing figure at 6-3 and was respected by everyone. As mayor from 1955 to 1959, he was instrumental in bringing the franchise to the city. Lamar Hunt honored his hard work and dedication by naming his team after Bartle's nickname, "Chief"

Protests

In October of 2005, Native American tribes protested outside Arrowhead Stadium when the Washington Redskins came to town. They were making a point that class of people shouldn't be used as a mascot. I completely agree—the Redskins' nickname is based upon the color of someone's skin and is completely out of line.

NCAA teams have changed their names to reflect changes in attitudes such Southeast Missouri State and Arkansas State. They became the Red Hawks and Red Wolves, respectively.

Should the Chiefs follow suit with some "red" nickname and an animal? After all, KC Wolf is our on-field mascot.

I don't think the Chiefs need a new name at all. They stand for Kansas City itself, a legacy that is both proud and honorable. Arrowhead Stadium and the arrow symbol is a testament to the tradition and values of Scouting throughout the world. The arrowhead logo is also a symbol used for a leadership award in Scouting on the district level. It is also prevalent in many Scouting organizations such as the Order of the Arrow , a branch of the Scouts that passes on Native American lore and traditions.

Unlike another NFL team name that is racist, the Chiefs nickname is just fine on its own. The next time the Chiefs and Redskins play, the protest is really about the NFL team in Washington.

William Browning is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs after latching on to the team during the lean years of St. Louis football. Born in the gateway city, he is also a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. He currently resides in Branson, Mo.

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007 Shaken. Not stirred. Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: London Casino cash: $13930126 VARSITY	From 2011 - Just a fan opinion but a good one. http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news?slug=ycn-8754447 The Kansas City Chiefs are one of the most storied and longest-lived franchises in NFL history. When they moved from Dallas to Kansas City, they changed their nickname from the Texans to the Chiefs. There was a very distinct reason why the Chiefs have that particular nickname. History The reason for the Chiefs moniker isn't because of a Native American tribe in the area. Instead, the Chiefs got their nickname from H. Roe Bartle who died in 1974. He was a civic leader and executive for the Boy Scouts of America. Bartle was mayor of Kansas City for two terms and was very popular in the ciy when the football team moved from Texas. It was during his time with the Boy Scouts from 1928 to the 1950s that Bartle got his nickname "Chief." He was an imposing figure at 6-3 and was respected by everyone. As mayor from 1955 to 1959, he was instrumental in bringing the franchise to the city. Lamar Hunt honored his hard work and dedication by naming his team after Bartle's nickname, "Chief" Protests In October of 2005, Native American tribes protested outside Arrowhead Stadium when the Washington Redskins came to town. They were making a point that class of people shouldn't be used as a mascot. I completely agree—the Redskins' nickname is based upon the color of someone's skin and is completely out of line. NCAA teams have changed their names to reflect changes in attitudes such Southeast Missouri State and Arkansas State. They became the Red Hawks and Red Wolves, respectively. Should the Chiefs follow suit with some "red" nickname and an animal? After all, KC Wolf is our on-field mascot. I don't think the Chiefs need a new name at all. They stand for Kansas City itself, a legacy that is both proud and honorable. Arrowhead Stadium and the arrow symbol is a testament to the tradition and values of Scouting throughout the world. The arrowhead logo is also a symbol used for a leadership award in Scouting on the district level. It is also prevalent in many Scouting organizations such as the Order of the Arrow , a branch of the Scouts that passes on Native American lore and traditions. Unlike another NFL team name that is racist, the Chiefs nickname is just fine on its own. The next time the Chiefs and Redskins play, the protest is really about the NFL team in Washington. William Browning is a fan of the Kansas City Chiefs after latching on to the team during the lean years of St. Louis football. Born in the gateway city, he is also a lifelong St. Louis Cardinals fan. He currently resides in Branson, Mo. __________________ My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done. Such as, drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs.
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