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In reply to the discussion: Should Democratic Underground retire its Cleveland Indians avatar? [View all]FSogol
(45,631 posts)6. While the Cleveland Spider would be a cool name, no one will ever use it. The 1889
Cleveland Spiders had a record of 20 wins and 134 losses which is a record of futility that will never be eclipsed. They were so bad, that they played most of the season on the road since their share of the road receipts was higher than the loses due to zero attendance numbers at home.
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While the Cleveland Spider would be a cool name, no one will ever use it. The 1889
FSogol
Oct 2013
#6
I didn't see an "Atlanta Braves" avatar in your OP. Does DU have one of those? I don't think any
Erose999
Oct 2013
#5
right, because you believe all the money made of that logo goes to Indians/Native Americans
CreekDog
Oct 2013
#23