smzimbabwe Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I had thought the Olympic Rings logo was sacred, reading the logo rules implied to me that it was one of the world's most protected logos. Then, I see this logo for my favorite Austrian Bundesliga team and I'm wondering how they got permission for the rings logo. It seems to violate all the Olympic rules, but it's still used and good. I assume they got permission to use them (since the city has hosted the Olympics a couple times), but it struck me as strange that the Olympic rings logo was so prominently featured on a pro team's logo. Does anybody know why and if any other cities that have hosted have the rings in their pro teams logo? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBTV Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 maybe because they're all white and not in the logo's colors? "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...
2001mark Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Not sure, nothing at wikipedia other than being founded in 1915. Maybe they stole the Olympic logo way way back, I have zero idea. @2001mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berlin Wall Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 I think Wacker Innsbruck invented the Olympic Rings logo in 1964, when Innsbruck hosted the Winter Games the first time. So it has indeed to do with Innsbruck hosting the Games. 1964 was also the year Wacker Innsbruck played in the first Austrian Division the first time. Another interesting thing I found is that the unofficial precursor club of Wacker was named FC Olympia (1913-1914). But I think that has nothing to do with the rings, it's just imposing. I'm a simple person, I have a pixelated David Beckham as profile photo since 2010. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeauxColonels Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 On 12/31/2016 at 2:52 AM, Berlin Wall said: I think Wacker Innsbruck invented the Olympic Rings logo in 1964, when Innsbruck hosted the Winter Games the first time. So it has indeed to do with Innsbruck hosting the Games. 1964 was also the year Wacker Innsbruck played in the first Austrian Division the first time. Another interesting thing I found is that the unofficial precursor club of Wacker was named FC Olympia (1913-1914). But I think that has nothing to do with the rings, it's just imposing. The interlocking rings were designed back in the early 1900s. Looks like the club is using the logo from the '64 Innsbruck games in its crest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilChameleon Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 The most egregious use of the Olympic rings is in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", where they are on the uniforms of the henchmen. Cleveland sports for life!"Laugh hard. Run fast. Be kind." -The Doctor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goalieboy82 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 On 1/1/2017 at 0:02 PM, EvilChameleon said: The most egregious use of the Olympic rings is in the James Bond film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service", where they are on the uniforms of the henchmen. not Olympic Rings, but: so long and thanks for all the fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smzimbabwe Posted January 3, 2017 Author Share Posted January 3, 2017 On 12/30/2016 at 8:20 PM, BringBackTheVet said: maybe because they're all white and not in the logo's colors? So if my company uses an all white version of the Seattle Seahawks logo, you're fine with that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham_Clayton Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 Back in 1996 Buick released a limited edition "Olympic" model of the Regal Sedan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the modern Olympic Games. The car featured the Olympic rings embossed into the headrests of the front seats: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4One Posted January 5, 2017 Share Posted January 5, 2017 GM was an official sponsor of the 1996 Olympics. Buick is their luxury division. Like any sponsor, they were allowed to use the rings, just like how you see the rings on Coke cans or how NBC will add the rings to their logo during Olympic years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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