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1999, April 13 - Protesters burn coffin of Chief Wahoo

Santa Cruz Sentinel - Protesters burn coffin of Chief Wahoo
     Protesters laid Chief Wahoo (of the Cleveland Indians) to rest by setting his coffin on fire. "This is the most racist symbol in the country," said Charlene Teters. About 40 people gathered outside Jacobs Field to demonstrate against the degrading image of American Indians.

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(Date not specified)  Burning the Effigy of Wahoo

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