Edmonton CFL franchise changes name to Elks
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Edmonton dropped its longtime name, Eskimos, last year after a similar decision by the NFL s Washington team amid pressure on franchises to eliminate racist or stereotypical names.
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It had been called the Edmonton Football Team up until the announcement, but its logo continued to feature two Es.
Elks was one of seven potential name changes the Edmonton Football Team provided on its short list. The others included: Evergreens, Evergolds, Eclipse, Elkhounds, Eagles and Elements.
Edmonton CFL franchise changes its team name to Elks
by The Canadian Press
Posted Jun 1, 2021 1:01 pm EDT
A Edmonton Eskimos helmet is seen on the field during a team practice session in Winnipeg, Man. Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The Edmonton Eskimos will play the Ottawa Redblacks in the 103rd Grey Cup Sunday. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck
EDMONTON – The Edmonton CFL franchise has changed its team name to Elks.
The club made the announcement via live stream today.
Edmonton dropped its longtime name, Eskimos, last year following a similar decision by the NFL’s Washington team amid pressure on franchises to eliminate racist or stereotypical names.
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