neo_prankster Posted June 25, 2015 Share 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 The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted June 25, 2015 Author Share 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. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philsphan Posted June 25, 2015 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaker52 Posted June 25, 2015 Share Posted June 25, 2015 meh. I see Carolina Panthers+ Bucs font with a killer whale MUNCHEN LOWEN (WAFA) GULF SHORES OSPREYS (IBL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted June 26, 2015 Author Share Posted June 26, 2015 A redesign for the Orcas... The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted June 29, 2015 Author Share Posted June 29, 2015 Moving forward with this series, I give you the Barcelona Dragons with a '95 throwback set as a bonus... The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1insaneguy Posted June 29, 2015 Share Posted June 29, 2015 These are cool although I like the fact that the Orcas look like the Panthers. Â Â Â Â Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted July 1, 2015 Author Share Posted July 1, 2015 Next up, the Frankfurt Galaxy and the Amsterdam Admirals... The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sportzfan Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 love them, these are some of the best hand drawn concepts I've ever seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_grateful_ted Posted July 1, 2015 Share Posted July 1, 2015 Wow these are really good! Only word to describe those throwbacks is GROOVY *insert Austin Powers gif here* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Philsphan Posted July 2, 2015 Share 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted July 2, 2015 Author Share Posted July 2, 2015 Here come the London Monarchs...Which team do you guys think I should do next? The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veras Posted July 3, 2015 Share 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. History of a Fictional Football League (1989) Thread - Logos - Uniforms - History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elmos World 17 Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 I would only like a couple euro teams to have the throwback, and only the home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted July 4, 2015 Author Share Posted July 4, 2015 From the USFL, I present the Denver Gold... The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted July 15, 2015 Author Share 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... The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neo_prankster Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Bump. The Fictional Story of Austus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veras Posted July 16, 2015 Share 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. History of a Fictional Football League (1989) Thread - Logos - Uniforms - History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_grateful_ted Posted July 16, 2015 Share 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Veras Posted July 16, 2015 Share Posted July 16, 2015 With the nickname he was going for a cross between Oregon ducks and Oregon state beavers. History of a Fictional Football League (1989) Thread - Logos - Uniforms - History Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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