packerfan21396 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 25 minutes ago, Gothamite said: The Braves actually inherited their cap logo from the Brewers, who were wearing versions of it since the 1930s. The navy-and-red cap with white M, later associated with the Braves, was first worn by the Brewers in 1948. When Bud first announced his plans for a new Brewers, when he the first pinstriped prototypes made in 1969, the cap logo was always the same. Fair enough, I did know about the AA Brewers precedent because I do follow your Borchert Field blog (Fantastic blog everyone, check it out). When I said Braves M, that M was implied too, but I didn't word it like that. 14 minutes ago, NicDB said: The historical precedent for Milwaukee wearing a block M is comparable to Michigan. That is an incredible stretch given that one school has had virtually the same Michigan M for a century and a half, while 3 different teams over 70 years in the same area had a block M that has evolved over its time so much so that you can identify the specific team by the type of M. But yes, like most baseball teams that's been around for a while, Milwaukee has a block letter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSox Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 3 minutes ago, packerfan21396 said: Fair enough, I did know about the AA Brewers precedent because I do follow your Borchert Field blog (Fantastic blog everyone, check it out). When I said Braves M, that M was implied too, but I didn't word it like that. That is an incredible stretch given that one school has had virtually the same Michigan M for a century and a half, while 3 different teams over 70 years in the same area had a block M that has evolved over its time so much so that you can identify the specific team by the type of M. But yes, like most baseball teams that's been around for a while, Milwaukee has a block letter. You really think Michigan's M didn't evolve over time too... especially in the first half of the 20th century? Frankly, the fact that multiple teams adopted the Block M is a testament for its ubiquity as part of Milwaukee's baseball brand. Either way, it dates back to at least 1913 and was consistently part of baseball in Milwaukee all the way up until 1993. That's 80 years... not exactly nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packerfan21396 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 29 minutes ago, NicDB said: You really think Michigan's M didn't evolve over time too... especially in the first half of the 20th century? 1891 1910 1940 current . . . Yes. It has always been a wide slab serif M. As opposed to: 1905 1926 1952 1958 1970 Stretched out and condensed, sans serif and serif, consistent line width and skinny V portion; each era had a style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSox Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 You actually just proved my point. Michigan's M has had plenty of variations in width, thickness, and serif length over the years; which are all noticeable in the photos you posted. I get that you're a Barley M loyalist, but even now, a Block M in some form has been part of baseball in Milwaukee for more years than it hasn't. And as much as I appreciate your dedication, the goofy M that accompanies the barley just isn't salvageable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Can we like the Germanic M, specifically the road version? Sadly, it looks terrible in royal/yellow-gold. MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
packerfan21396 Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 1 hour ago, NicDB said: You actually just proved my point. Michigan's M has had plenty of variations in width, thickness, and serif length over the years; which are all noticeable in the photos you posted. How? Michigan's M never changed shape... Milwaukee's M has at least 3 distinct styles. 1 hour ago, SFGiants58 said: Can we like the Germanic M, specifically the road version? Absolutely, I love the Germanic set, both the Motre Bame and the M. Huge fan of Todd Radom's work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Barrel Man Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 Besides the fact that the block M has clearly been demonstrated to have far more history with Milwaukee baseball clubs, it's also a far better and simpler design. As has been said thousands of times, the Fauxsive barley M is just too busy and overdesigned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
_DietDrPepper_ Posted October 1, 2019 Share Posted October 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Beer Barrel Man said: Besides the fact that the block M has clearly been demonstrated to have far more history with Milwaukee baseball clubs, it's also a far better and simpler design. As has been said thousands of times, the Fauxsive barley M is just too busy and overdesigned. Simple doesn't necessarily mean better though. I would take a lot of those updated Barley-M logos in retro colors over any other cap logo the Brewers have had. ....i mean the current cap is already better than anything they’ve worn before, Braves, or Brewers. And much better than a Block M. But I’ll just stick to what I said above Follow the NFA, and My Baseball League here: https://ahsports.boardhost.com/index.php Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Proc Posted October 2, 2019 Share Posted October 2, 2019 While I've always like the BiG the best, I really like this Hat Club cap. My guess is we'll see the Brewers go to just navy and yellow for all looks and lose the glittery gold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 7 hours ago, Proc said: My guess is we'll see the Brewers go to just navy and yellow for all looks and lose the glittery gold. Although I think you’re right about the metallic gold, I would be utterly shocked if the Brewers drop the royal blue throwbacks. Not going to happen. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 1 minute ago, Gothamite said: Although I think you’re right about the metallic gold, I would be utterly shocked if the Brewers drop the royal blue throwbacks. Not going to happen. That reminds me, can the Mariners finally drop those ugly fauxbacks? I'd rather they do a direct Pilots homage (with a similar hat), just wear the Pilots' uniforms, create a PCL Rainiers-inspired set, or make a buttonfront/belted pants version of the '77-'80 uniforms. The double outlines and Friz Quadrata don't make for a very appealing throwback (don't get me started on the bad compass rose bevels). MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Admiral Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 Dare to dream, right? What utterly unnecessary uniforms. Just no reason at all for this. ♫ oh yeah, board goes on, long after the thrill of postin' is gone ♫ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilSox Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 12:12 AM, BellaSpurs said: Simple doesn't necessarily mean better though. I would take a lot of those updated Barley-M logos in retro colors over any other cap logo the Brewers have had. No, not necessarily. But simple does usually mean a look with more long-term staying power. Besides, if the block M was good enough for Hank Aaron, it ought to be good enough for literally every other player who suits up in a uniform that reads "Brewers" or "Milwaukee." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beer Barrel Man Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 12:12 AM, BellaSpurs said: Simple doesn't necessarily mean better though. I would take a lot of those updated Barley-M logos in retro colors over any other cap logo the Brewers have had. ....i mean the current cap is already better than anything they’ve worn before, Braves, or Brewers. And much better than a Block M. But I’ll just stick to what I said above We'll have to agree to disagree on that. Because I do, strongly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 3, 2019 Share Posted October 3, 2019 As do I. Strongly. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coco1997 Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 On 10/1/2019 at 12:12 AM, BellaSpurs said: ....i mean the current cap is already better than anything they’ve worn before, Braves, or Brewers. And much better than a Block M. But I’ll just stick to what I said above This take is: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhlyBoy Posted October 4, 2019 Share Posted October 4, 2019 The BiG is the quintessential Brewers logo and it's not just because it's the most beloved just strictly logo arguably in the entire state, forget just in the Brewers identity. But also because it's just a great, simple, perfect logo. I'm not from the 80's era but it doesn't scream 80's to me at all. Every single time the Brewers wear the new Navy/Athletic gold BiG, it looks far superior. It is used on basically all official team graphics as well so I think that being the primary is a done deal, it's just a matter of when. I agree with what was said a few posts up in the fact that the Crew will never get rid of the throwbacks as just that, throwbacks. 1) the revenue stream is insane and 2) It's perfect as is with the royal blue, but I don't believe those would work as primaries. The Navy/Athletic gold is a much sharper and current look than the Royal look. I also hope because of that that they never go to pinstripes on the main set, just keep them with the throwbacks. It's my dream scenario to have the Navy BiG as the main logo with a recolonized Navy/Athletic Gold Barrel Man as the sleeve patch Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 23 hours ago, espnboy13 said: It's my dream scenario to have the Navy BiG as the main logo with a recolonized Navy/Athletic Gold Barrel Man as the sleeve patch The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFGiants58 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Well, @espnboy13, wonder what that looks like no more! MLB: Project 32 (Complete), MLB: The Defunct Saga (Complete) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrueYankee26 Posted October 5, 2019 Share Posted October 5, 2019 Those would sell big time in the MKE. trueyankee26.wordpress.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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