kineaggie05 Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 I was having a sort of random thought but, do any teams in the four major leagues (NFL, MLB, NBA, & NHL) have balls (or pucks), bats, or sticks in their logos besides the St. Louis Cardinals? I couldn't think of any others. Which I thought was interesting for a number of reasons. From a marketing standpoint, logos without sport specific markings can appeal to a wider target market becaue non-sports enthusists may be more inclined to purchase them. Also, for fans, having an identifying sport mark may be too loud and come of as insulting. For these reasons, among others, I feel logos with sport specific markings usually look less professional, but not bad, just less professional. Any thoughts on any of the above? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoff Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 San Jose Sharks have a shark biting stick. Athletic Director: KTU Blue Grassers Football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TLChandler Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Knicks Lakers and Clippers to name a few. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avenger Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 There are a lot of teams that have sports equipment in their logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Well the Lakers kinda do, then there is the Celtics Leprachaun guy, The Dolphin has a helmet on. Isn't the Heat's logo a b-ball on fire? The Jets logo is in the shape of a football, 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waffles Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Yankees have a bat and ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kineaggie05 Posted July 16, 2004 Author Share Posted July 16, 2004 Okay, well there goes that theory . I didn't do a whole lot of thinking (shows what that gets me) before writing, obviously... oh well. I guess, to me at least, those you all mentioned are more integrated into the whole logo than some minor league logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saintsfan Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Okay, well there goes that theory . I didn't do a whole lot of thinking (shows what that gets me) before writing, obviously... oh well. I guess, to me at least, those you all mentioned are more integrated into the whole logo than some minor league logos. hey its was an ionteresting theory and there are plenty of logos that have nothing to do with the sport they play! 2011/12 WFL Champions Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 You make a good point... top level teams generally do not use sports equipment as much in their logos. I've always attributed that to the fact that most people will know already what sport they play, although it could also be an element of class and design skill involved... cartoony animals playing the team's sport is seen as minor league. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paynomind Posted July 16, 2004 Share Posted July 16, 2004 Yeah, I agree.I have always been annoyed at folks randomly throwing in the sports equipment into a logo. I think a logo CAN include, but isnt required to include a link to the sport.The NBA is horrible about this. There are only a few that dont have a basketball in their logo. NCFA Sunset Beach Tech - Octopi  ΓΔΒ!  Going to college gets you closer to the real world, kind of like climbing a tree gets you closer to the moon. "...a nice illustration of what you get when skill, talent, and precedent are deducted from 'creativity.' " - James Howard Kunstler Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marlinfan Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 marlins-ballphillies-infieldexpos-ballmets-ballbrewers-ballpirates-batcardinals-batrockies-balldodgers-ballpadres-basegiants-ballorioles-infieldredsox-ballyankees-bat and ballroyals-balltwins-ballangels-infieldmariners-ballrangers-ball 1997 | 2003 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfannova Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Penguins-stickIslanders-Stick and PuckAtlanta-StickCapitals(Alt.)-SticksKings(Crown)-Sticks (Really tiny ones)Ducks-SticksSharks-StickBlue Jackets-stick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfannova Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Pro footballNFLDolphins-Helmet and ballJets-BallBrowns (Alt)-in Football shapeRaiders-HelmetTampa-Football between swordsOnly 1 in NFC, and 4 in AFC, very rare in the NFL.CFLAlouettes-FootballBlue Bombers-FootballRenegades-FootballRoughriders-Hashmarks inside green? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kineaggie05 Posted July 17, 2004 Author Share Posted July 17, 2004 Wow, so there are alot. However, most of those are visually subtle. Anyway... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfannova Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 It's easier in the NBA to mention logos sans basketballs.EastBullsBucksWestNuggetsSpursGrizzlies (alt has Ball, thoughIf I seem to be rubbing it in, I don't mean to. I just find it interesting and a way to get rid of pre trip restlesness. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redlegs420 Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 I am also interested in that sort of thing, but for college basketball teams....For Example..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 NHL: Avs (puck), Hurricanes (puck), Flyers (kinda looks like a puck, maybe a stretch there) US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Capitals have a puck don't they? I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
habsfannova Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Sorry, didn't notice the Avs puck, but I don't see the Canes or Flyers(Although Carolina uses a stick on the alternate.). Yeah, Caps have a puck on the alt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEAD! Posted July 17, 2004 Share Posted July 17, 2004 Wait is the eagle logo the primary or is the "Capitol" logo the primary? I saw, I came, I left. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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