Hyperbolic ESPN Compares Redskin Name to Slavery and Opposing Jackie R

September 3rd, 2014 12:53 PM
Leaving no over-the-top comparison unused, ESPN's Bob Ley on Tuesday denounced the Washington Redskins name. Outside the Lines devoted an entire hour to a new poll showing overwhelming support for keeping the nickname. Unhappy with the result, Ley compared the word "Redskin" to slavery, Watergate and opposition to Jackie Robinson's entry into Major League Baseball. After a discussion of how…