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Name game: Why the Cleveland Indians changed their name and why the Atlanta Braves didn't
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Cleveland Guardians: Meaning, reason, history of new name - Sports Illustrated
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Stand Guard: Cleveland Guardians Announced as New Name for Indians – SportsLogos.Net News
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Cleveland's baseball team changes name from Indians to Guardians
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If the Cleveland Indians change their team name, here are 6 replacement options
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Cleveland Indians are now the Cleveland Guardians - Bless You Boys
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Cleveland Indians Changes Team Name to Cleveland Guardians
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Cleveland Municipals': Late contender for Indians' new name
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Cleveland Guardians - Wikipedia
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Cleveland baseball team to change name to Guardians
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Cleveland Indians change name to Guardians