neo_prankster 1,855 Posted June 25, 2015 After having come out of a long, long creative slump with my hand drawn NBA logo series, I thought I would come back to what I have always enjoyed doing here: minor league football concepts.This time around, this would be a 32 team league with many teams from the WLAF, USFL, and WFL, along with a dozen or so fictional squads.For the first team in this series, I present to you the fictional Vancouver Orcas...C&C Welcome 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 1,855 Posted June 25, 2015 Before I forget, here is a rough divisional alignment of the league to be created on the unlicensed classic Backbreaker...Eastern ConferenceEuropean DivisionAmsterdam Admirals (1995-2007 WLAF/NFLE Franchise)Barcelona Dragons (1991-2003 WLAF/NFLE Franchise)Frankfurt Galaxy (1991-2007 WLAF/NFLE Franchise)London Monarchs (1991-98 WLAF/NFLE Franchise)NortheastBoston Breakers (1983-85 Bos/NOLA/PDX USFL Franchise)Montreal Machine (1991-92 WLAF Franchise)New York Knights (1991-92 WLAF Franchise)Toronto Huskies (Fictional; Randomly assigned players)CentralNorfolk Neptunes (Fictional; Randomly assigned players)Ohio Glory (1992 WLAF Franchise)Philadelphia Liberty (Mashup of WFL Bell and USFL Stars)Raleigh-Durham Skyhawks (1991 WLAF Franchise)SoutheastBirmingham Vulcans (Mashup of WFL Americans/Vulcans, USFL Stallions, WLAF Fire, CFL Barracudas and XFL Bolts)Memphis Pharaohs (Mashup of WFL Grizzlies, USFL Showboats, Arena Pharaohs, CFL Mad Dogs and XFL Maniax)Orlando Thunder (1991-92 WLAF Franchise)Tampa Bay Bandits (1983-85 USFL Franchise)Western ConferenceMidwest DivisionChicago Crusaders (Mashup of WFL Fire/Winds, USFL Blitz, XFL Enforcers)Michigan Panthers (1983-84 USFL Franchise + Oakland Invaders)Omaha Nighthawks (2010-12 UFL Franchise)St Louis Stallions (Failed NFL Expansion bid; Randomly assigned players)Southwest DivisionAustin Bats, Gunslingers or Marshals (Fictional; Randomly assigned players)Mexico City Jaguars or Aztecs (Fictional; Randomly assigned players)Oklahoma Outlaws (1984 USFL Franchise)San Antonio Riders (1991-92 WLAF Franchise)Northwest DivisionDenver Gold (1983-85 USFL Franchise)Portland Platypus (Fictional; Randomly assigned players)Utah Stags (Fictional; Randomly assigned players)Vancouver Orcas (Fictional; Randomly assigned players)Pacific DivisionHawaiians (1974-75 WFL Franchise)Las Vegas Vipers (Fictional; Randomly assigned players)Los Angeles Guardians (Mashup of USFL Express, Arena Avengers and XFL Xtreme)Sacramento Gold Miners (Mashup of WLAF Surge and CFL Gold Miners)Note: Each team is allowed to sign random free agents to fill in any gaps in the rosters, eliminating any remaining generic players. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philsphan 8 Posted June 25, 2015 That's a nice start (for what looks like a large league). I like the sleek striping and the numbers were executed nicely. It could be a little further away from the Carolina Panthers. But I'm looking forward to this series! 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaker52 112 Posted June 25, 2015 meh. I see Carolina Panthers+ Bucs font with a killer whale 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 1,855 Posted June 26, 2015 A redesign for the Orcas... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 1,855 Posted June 29, 2015 Moving forward with this series, I give you the Barcelona Dragons with a '95 throwback set as a bonus... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1insaneguy 81 Posted June 29, 2015 These are cool although I like the fact that the Orcas look like the Panthers. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 1,855 Posted July 1, 2015 Next up, the Frankfurt Galaxy and the Amsterdam Admirals... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sportzfan 60 Posted July 1, 2015 love them, these are some of the best hand drawn concepts I've ever seen 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleuthpanther 316 Posted July 1, 2015 Wow these are really good! Only word to describe those throwbacks is GROOVY *insert Austin Powers gif here* 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Philsphan 8 Posted July 2, 2015 I like the new cleaner versions of the old NFL Europe teams. And great redesign of the Orcas. The light blue helmet looks great! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 1,855 Posted July 2, 2015 Here come the London Monarchs...Which team do you guys think I should do next? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veras 835 Posted July 3, 2015 I didn't like the logos on the front of the jerseys in real life, but I have to admit, seeing your Galaxy concept makes me miss NFL-Europe.As for what to do next: I say finish up the Northwest Division. I'm dying to see what the Portland Platypus look like. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elmos World 17 40 Posted July 3, 2015 I would only like a couple euro teams to have the throwback, and only the home 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 1,855 Posted July 4, 2015 From the USFL, I present the Denver Gold... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
neo_prankster 1,855 Posted July 15, 2015 After a bit of a hiatus due to having an awesome time at Comic Con, I give you the Portland Platypus... 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veras 835 Posted July 16, 2015 Black,teal and orange is a really bizarre color combo, and the platypus is a really bizarre animal. So that's basically perfect. I love the helmet logo, too.I would have expected a crazier uniform, especially with their proximity to Nike. I like the simple look more, but I was thinking that they were destined for a Seahawks\Bucs\Oregon sort of thing. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sleuthpanther 316 Posted July 16, 2015 It's kind of a weird goofy name for a sports team,but I like it for the the stereotype I at least have for Portland, the hipster trendy place of the north.(hipster=try to be unique, platyplus=definitely unique sports name) The colors fit this too aqua is always a good one. I've tried doing wordmarks on jerseys handrawn so I get they're really difficult to do, will you be doing wordmarks on any of yours? 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Veras 835 Posted July 16, 2015 With the nickname he was going for a cross between Oregon ducks and Oregon state beavers. 0 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
