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St. Louis Cardinals on X: Ryan Helsley made his debut on Tuesday, becoming the first member of the Cherokee Nation to pitch in @MLB. / X
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Native American-related teams faced pressure to change their names. Here's what's happened since.
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KC fans under closer scrutiny for chants, 'tomahawk chops
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Ryan Helsley 'blessed' to share his MLB journey with his mother, Sherry: Cardinals Extra
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Panel Q&A: Why there's an 'ethical imperative' to stop the Atlanta chop
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Cards pitcher, a Cherokee Nation member, speaks out against Braves' Tomahawk Chop chant
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The Athletic St. Louis: Best of Year 2 - The Athletic
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All eyes on Helsley' as Cardinals pitcher represents family, town, Cherokee Nation
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Panel Q&A: Why there's an 'ethical imperative' to stop the Atlanta chop
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Ryan Helsley hopes Braves do the right thing with 'chop' chant - Los Angeles Times
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Ryan Helsley gets name called, Sports
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