DG_ThenNowForever Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 The Amerks' atrocity only counts in the "so old we can't imagine replacing it" camp.Which makes it "major league" in a way, doesn't it?Here's my contribution to the thread: 1 hour ago, ShutUpLutz! said: and the drunken doodoobags jumping off the tops of SUV's/vans/RV's onto tables because, oh yeah, they are drunken drug abusing doodoobags Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Legend Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tynamo Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 NBA D-League: and Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevsim1 Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Went for ones that hadn't been said before (capitales hat was mentioned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queso fundido Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 I love the Louisville Bats design. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian in Boston Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 How are we defining "major league quality"? Do we mean that the effort and methods utilized by the graphic designers creating the logos in question hewed to a high and exacting standard? Or, rather, do we mean that we could see the logos cited actually being utilized by a franchise operating in MLB, the NBA, the NFL, or the NHL? While I'd argue that the vast majority of the logos cited in this thread have been designed by professionals who are committed to producing top-quality marks, there are many that I don't believe a major-pro franchise would consider adopting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrianLion Posted August 16, 2013 Share Posted August 16, 2013 Not feeling it on that one. And I went to high school right down the road from Lakewood. The googly eyes just ruin it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popmart Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 I always loved the OKC Blazers identity. I wish it was able to stick around when they got an AHL franchise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony. Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Wolf Posted August 18, 2013 Share Posted August 18, 2013 Maybe it's my knowledge of where these teams come from, but they all pretty much look like they're right at home as a minor league logo and would never be used in the majors (any of them). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nash61 Posted August 18, 2013 Author Share Posted August 18, 2013 My original criteria when i made this thread, was that the logo should fit into whatever the major league for that sport is. (NFL, NHL, NBA, etc)Some good examples I have seen are the Danbury Whalers, the Ontario Reign, the Southern Maryland Blue Crabs, and the Brooklyn Cyclones.Any one of those would fit in well with their respective major leagues. On September 20, 2012 at 0:50 AM, 'CS85 said: It's like watching the hellish undead creakily shuffling their way out of the flames of a liposuction clinic dumpster fire. On February 19, 2012 at 9:30 AM, 'pianoknight said: Story B: Red Wings go undefeated and score 100 goals in every game. They also beat a team comprised of Godzilla, the ghost of Abraham Lincoln, 2 Power Rangers and Betty White. Oh, and they played in the middle of Iraq on a military base. In the sand. With no ice. Santa gave them special sand-skates that allowed them to play in shorts and t-shirts in 115 degree weather. Jesus, Zeus and Buddha watched from the sidelines and ate cotton candy. POTD 5/24/12, POTD 2/26/17  Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Durham Bulls are one of the only teams I could take seriously in the MLB. To be quite honest, it's just "boring" enough to work. It seems like Minor league teams like going with unique names and looks because, it attracts people in. Why would anyone buy a hat from a team in Montgomery, if the team didn't have a talking biscuit on its cap!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AstroVilla Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Always thought the now-defunct CHL Laredo Bucks had a primary that was better than most NHL logos.  Join us at Space City Lions - Houston's Aston Villa Supporters Club Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jigokusabre Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Although they're not technically "minor league," I've always loved the St. Paul Saints caps. I'd put them right up there with anybody in MLB.Am I the only one bugged by the "t" going through the "P" rather than the "S"? It looks like it should be for Saints Pt rather than St. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 Hmm. Never saw it that way. And now that you've pointed it out, I'm still not sure that I agree. Maybe it's having the top of the S and t on the same level makes me read the letters as one unit. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Six Posted August 19, 2013 Share Posted August 19, 2013 I can appreciate the idea, but that St. Paul logo looks like a garbled mess to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soarindude Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 I can appreciate the idea, but that St. Paul logo looks like a garbled mess to me.Agreed. If I saw that, I wouldn't know what it said/meant. I can't even make out the T or the P. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-kj Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Don't forget the Saints' uniforms. Buy some t-shirts and stuff at KJ Shop! KJ Branded | Behance portfolio  POTD 2013-08-22 On 7/14/2012 at 2:20 AM, tajmccall said: When it comes to style, ya'll really should listen to Kev. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briandean315 Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 Gary Southshore Railcats. It's tough to see the hat logo, RC as the laces of a baseball with a paw holding the ball. Big fan of the uniforms as well. I may get chastised for this post, but I'd take it over the Padres. I know many of you aren't fans of Lukas over at Uni Watch, but he has a pretty good article on these uniforms.http://www.uni-watch.com/2011/08/25/the-story-behind-the-gary-railcats-2011-uniforms/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 How are we defining "major league quality"? Do we mean that the effort and methods utilized by the graphic designers creating the logos in question hewed to a high and exacting standard? Or, rather, do we mean that we could see the logos cited actually being utilized by a franchise operating in MLB, the NBA, the NFL, or the NHL? While I'd argue that the vast majority of the logos cited in this thread have been designed by professionals who are committed to producing top-quality marks, there are many that I don't believe a major-pro franchise would consider adopting.There are very few in this thread that fit into the established aesthetic of the major leagues (of course there are a few major league team's logos that don't fit into the established aesthetic either *cough*diamondbacks*cough*).A lot of minor league logos are very well designed and executed perfectly. But what they're going for is just different. Major League logos shouldn't be cartoony or mascot heavy, while that style works brilliantly for some MiLB teams. There's also a difference in how caps are designed, scripts, etc. A well designed Simon, Bosak, Radom, Plan B (though I'm not a fan of their recent work) minor league package may be far superior quality wise than some major league packages, yet not fit in with or belong at all in the major leagues. "The views expressed here are mine and do not reflect the official opinion of my employer or the organization through which the Internet was accessed." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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