The Redskins used to be a Boston Team (as were the Braves). Their coach was a native American, and the name was selected to honor him. Weird.
The association of sports teams with Indians is meant as a tribute to the perceived skill and athleticism of the native Americans, and most of them did and still do take it that way.
Screw activist killjoys.
Actually the term “Redskins” comes from the North American Archaic tribe. They painted their faces red from the crushed okra plant when going to war and during funeral processions. The red had NOTHING to do with natural skin color.