Tomahawk Chop
The tomahawk chop was one of the favorite chants of the MLB organization the Atlanta Braves. Due to the many references to Native Americans in the team outline, name and logo. This chant features fans, holding red foam tomahawks, to chop at the air in a downward motion, almost in an act of harm or killing. It also includes a thumping backing track, prompting fans to do this motion. However, there has been a lot of controversy coinciding with this action. While many Braves fans enjoy this long standing tradition, many people of Native American descent/origin believe it is the wrong way to interpret Native American tradition and people. While the MLB playoffs have gone on, the series between the Cardinals and the Braves has been great for many fans and players. However, while this is the case with them, it isn’t the case for Cardinals rookie pitcher Ryan Helsley. Helsley is of Native American descent, and while the chants of the tomahawk are going on, he has to sit in the dugout and ig