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Cardinals' Ryan Helsley, Cherokee Member: Braves' Tomahawk Chop
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World Series: Could the Braves rebrand and stop the chop?
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Cardinals' Ryan Helsley, a member of Cherokee Nation, criticizes Braves fans for tomahawk chop
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The Cleveland Indians changed their team name – what's holding back the Atlanta Braves?
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Braves executives say they won't change the team's name
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Georgia native tribes chiefs: Braves tomahawk chop inappropriate
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Atlanta Braves - Wikipedia
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Cardinals rookie pitcher calls Braves fans' chopping 'caveman-type' behavior
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To Be Brave. Prediction #1: The Braves will win the…, by Pouya Dianat
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Native American-related teams faced pressure to change their names. Here's what's happened since.
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BFN Roundtable Series: Should the Atlanta Braves change their name? – Bat Flips and Nerds
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I'm an Atlanta Fan, and I Refuse to do the “the Chop” – Interminable Rambling
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Atlanta Braves Removed Foam Tomahawks from Stadium During Cardinals Playoff Game
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Braves Pivot from 'Tomahawk Chop' Chant After a Cardinal's Criticism - The New York Times
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Braves have no plans to do away with 'tomahawk chop' despite more pressure