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Controversial sports team mascots
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Atlanta Braves tomahawk chop and name controversy - Wikipedia
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The Braves' Tomahawk Chop is annoying. - Nationals fans : r/Braves
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WATCH: Former US President Donald Trump Cheers Atlanta Braves With 'Tomahawk Chop' Against Houston Astros - EssentiallySports
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Astros vs. Braves. Ouch. It's hard to cheer for anyone in this World Series
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Change could be on the way for Braves nickname and imagery - Battery Power
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What Is the Tomahawk Chop? Why Trump Faced Backlash Over Atlanta Braves Gesture
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Why the Atlanta Braves aren't brave enough to lose the tomahawk chop
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Atlanta Braves will reduce use of Tomahawk Chop after Cardinals' pitcher calls it disrespectful
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Florida State University's 'War Chant' must go
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Atlanta braves fans hi-res stock photography and images - Alamy