NFL moguls living in a different century

All across the vast and colourful spectrum of American sporting life, there are thought to be around 900 team nicknames which offer varying degrees of offence to certain sections of the population.

Team mascots and traditional chants are a vital part of the history of college and professional teams alike but enlightened attitudes have scant regard for folksy heritage.

The Native American seems to provide the most fodder for teams that like their opponents to feel intimidated although, admittedly, it has been quite a while since baseball’s Cleveland Indians managed to unsettle any of the sides that have come to visit them.