Redskins Trademark cancelled

I hear ya, but I like the old yellow helmets with the R. Danny could be a total dick and actually put the word Redskins on the helmet. Again, the potato version, not the Native American version.

I just realized they went to a yellow helmet when Lombardi started coaching there..interesting and makes sense

When Lombardi came to Washington in 1969 after a one year sabbatical, there was a buzz in the air to say the least. Much change was expected after 13 consecutive non winning seasons, but the first major change was an accident. Sand Knit was the predominate manufacturer of the Redskins jerseys from 1957 to 1968. Vince Lombardi's brother in law was a sales rep for Rawlings, so out with the losing tradition and in with new jerseys from Rawlings, but just days before the season a serious issue was discovered.

For a decade the Redskins had always worn dark burgundy jerseys with a burgundy or dark plumb colored helmet. After opening the boxes there was going to be a serious fashion faux pas, the jerseys were the wrong color. All helmets were quickly taken in the back equipment room stripped of their 9 part spear decals and spray painted the new lighter color of cardinal. Let’s face it, with just days to go, it was much easier to paint the helmets than to change the color of the jerseys. This was also the first and only year they used the single part multi colored spear decal. Looking closely at this featured helmet, you can still see the cardinal color paint from the previous year


Lombardi R (http://www.helmethut.com/Redskins/Pierce.html)

http://www.helmethut.com/Redskins/pierce3.jpg

The in-laws may have unintentionally changed the helmet color in 1969 but Lombardi changed the design completely in 1970. He wanted to bring the prestige and look of his championship Packers to the Washington Redskins. Sadly his illness prohibited him from every coaching while this helmet style took the field. The design only lasted two years. Thanks Jim.

http://www.helmethut.com/Redskins/pierce.jpg

I like looking at helmet histories and similar stuff.

Here we go

Plaintiff in Redskins patent case urges Chiefs to change their name | ProFootballTalk (http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/06/26/plaintiff-in-redskins-patent-case-urges-chiefs-to-change-their-name/)

Yes!!!!!!!

Keep them coming. Please piss off as many different fanbases as possible!!!!

Lombardi R (http://www.helmethut.com/Redskins/Pierce.html)

http://www.helmethut.com/Redskins/pierce3.jpg



http://www.helmethut.com/Redskins/pierce.jpg

I like looking at helmet histories and similar stuff.

That's a good looking helmet :)

I always loved the throwback helmets.

So I voted Bravehearts simply because I hadn't thought of that name and I like it. Otherwise toss me into thr Warriors group.

bravehearts?!? why is braves not an option?

LOL now they are going after the Chiefs LOL, they are getting desperate

That's a good looking helmet :)

And those are just bird feathers. Nothing to do with Native Americans. "We just like how they frame the letter R". - Dan Snyder

bravehearts?!? why is braves not an option?

Why does it need to be an Indian name?

Why does it need to be an Indian name?

Identity. You gotta understand that not everybody on this board is a resident of the D.C. area, surrounding areas, or has been at some point. For me, I grew up 5 hours away from D.C. That isn't exactly being a part of the area, even though most of all Virginia is a Redskins state. So for me, I identified with the team by their name, logos, and color of uniforms. I don't have that hometown attachment to the team. So, if the team moved out west and still called themselves the Redskins, I'd still root for that team even if a new team moved into the D.C. area.

Having said that, I feel that most fans could embrace a name change if the change wasn't a complete and total change away from what the team is now. A name that could still embrace the old identity, colors, even the logo - if not for a transitional period. And then, once fans are used to calling the team the new name, then other changes (main colors if need be, logo, etc...) could gradually be mixed in. Over time, the change and transition isn't quite as harsh.

I understand the thoughts of some to just change the name completely, get rid of everything Washington Redskins, and just move on so that we're not having to hear about people like Susan Harjo or Amanda Blackhorse. But the truth is, that would be a very polarizing change. The hometown fans would embrace whatever, but the admirers from far away would be left feeling as if we got robbed.