What's the point of changing the Detroit Tigers' Old English 'D'?

Todd Radom on X: The Detroit Tigers first wore an Old English D on their uniforms in 1896-some background and history on this truly momentous uniform change: / X

Detroit Tigers' uniforms will undergo a change for the 2018 season - Vintage Detroit Collection

Where did the iconic Detroit D come from?

Detroit Tigers Logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG, brand

Detroit Tigers change Old English 'D' on iconic home uniforms

Restore The Old English D (@TigersEnglishD) / X

Detroit Tigers Logo and symbol, meaning, history, PNG, brand

OPINION: Detroit Tigers should change/add jerseys — Detroit Sports Addiction

The Detroit Tigers, Rarely Known as Tigers in Uniform — Todd Radom Design