History cannot be reshuffled, like a deck of cards, but there are times when it cries out for context. Some forthright proposals have surfaced of late, each demanding a change of historical name, and they are worth examination in the climate of Black Lives Matter awareness.

1. SPORTING GREENSPORTING GREEN //// BRUCE JENKINSBRUCE JENKINS
It’s time for Major League Baseball to sever links toIt’s time for Major League Baseball to sever links to
its racist pastits racist past
Bruce JenkinsBruce Jenkins
July , July ,  Updated: July ,  : a.m.Updated: July ,  : a.m.
History cannot be reshuffled, like a deck of cards, but there are times when it cries out for context.History cannot be reshuffled, like a deck of cards, but there are times when it cries out for context.
Some forthright proposals have surfaced of late, each demanding a change of historical name, andSome forthright proposals have surfaced of late, each demanding a change of historical name, and
they are worth examination in the climate of Black Lives Matter awareness.they are worth examination in the climate of Black Lives Matter awareness.
The actions and beliefs of Confederate general — and U.S. Army base namesake — John BellThe actions and beliefs of Confederate general — and U.S. Army base namesake — John Bell
Hood, former publisher of the Sporting News J.G. Taylor Spink and Kenesaw Mountain Landis,Hood, former publisher of the Sporting News J.G. Taylor Spink and Kenesaw Mountain Landis,
Jackie Robinson signed with the Montreal Royals on Oct. , . Two years later, he broke Major League Baseball’s colorJackie Robinson signed with the Montreal Royals on Oct. , . Two years later, he broke Major League Baseball’s color
barrier. With Robinson are (left to right): Royals President Hector Racine, Branch Rickey Jr. (whose father was thebarrier. With Robinson are (left to right): Royals President Hector Racine, Branch Rickey Jr. (whose father was the
president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers), and Royals vice-president Romeo Gauvreau.president and general manager of the Brooklyn Dodgers), and Royals vice-president Romeo Gauvreau.
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It’s worth considering renaming the military outpost in honor of Jackie Robinson and — inIt’s worth considering renaming the military outpost in honor of Jackie Robinson and — in
recognition of his courage, the other two should have their links to prestigious awards severed.recognition of his courage, the other two should have their links to prestigious awards severed.
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