brinkeguthrie Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 It just occurred to me, in all the time I have watched pro sports- about 35 years or so- the logos for the NFL, NBA, and MLB have remained the same. The NHL has just done a refresh.Isn't it time for a new look for those leagues? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBGKon Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 No, the other ones seem to work well. The NHL changed to help it's image after the strike. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatManTC Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 why change iconic logos? they are great logos and dont need to be touched. by RoscoeUA by gingerbreadman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markar14 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 i don't think any league needs to change logos, but after direct comparison I see an extremely close similarity in the designs of the NBA and MLB logos:Both logos are white silhouettes of athletes, with blue on the left and red on the right, and the MLB logo's only 3 years older that the NBA one (1969 vs. 1972)-- maybe the NBA got "inspired" by the other.And no, it's not like I've never seen either logo before, or even side by side for that matter, it's just that I'm too damn lazy to notice it... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixelboy Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I remember hearing from several sources that the player depicted in silhouette in the NBA logo is LA Lakers guard Jerry West, based on a photo of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Your Name Here Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I once heard that the baseball logo is Harmon Killebrew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
officeglenn Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I gotta agree with what's already been said: I think these league logos are pretty classic and don't really need to be changed. Sure, maybe a tweak here and there every couple of years just to keep things current, but none need a major overhaul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markar14 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 regardless of who they are in both logos, the execution of their portrayal is extremely similar.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cooleyvol Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I think you're both right.The NBA logo is definitely a copy of Jerry West.The MLB, now that you mention it, reminds me of a pic I've seen of Harmon Killebrew many times. I just can't find a link to it at this time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
infrared41 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 why change iconic logos? they are great logos and dont need to be touched. Because this is CCSLC where if it's more than 2 years old it needs to be "updated." I am sure that there is a good percentage of folks around here who feel that the Statue of Liberty and The American Flag are "outdated." Relax kids I am just having a little fun with you. I think all the league logos are just fine the way they are. The NHL should not have changed their logo to begin with but I understand why they did it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG_ThenNowForever Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 I remember hearing from several sources that the player depicted in silhouette in the NBA logo is LA Lakers guard Jerry West, based on a photo of him. You heard that from several sources? That's just silly...You've heard that because it IS Jerry West. Haven't you ever heard him referred to as The Logo before? 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...
Hat Boy Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Because this is CCSLC where if it's more than 2 years old it needs to be "updated." It's funny, because it's true.Both logos are fine. If it ain't broke... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 MLB's official stance on their logo is that it is no player in particular, Killebrew was just something the fans came up with. I don't know if the NBA has officially claimed Jerry West as the man in their logo, but it seems to be more officially recognised than Killebrew. --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rmered Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 That NBA logo is in need of some longer shorts.What he's wearing look very 80's. Oh, and I've got a site.Footy Jumpers Dot Com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hitman1jgl Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Here is the NBA logo update.... Loooooooonger short....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrBear Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 The NFL until the mid-60s had little pinstripes behind the letters NFL as shown on the cover of the 1967 "Ice Bowl" NFL Championship Game:Oh, as for the BB logo, for many years I heard it was Pete Rose. It's only in the last few years they said Killebrew. Looks like the Fat Kid's nose, anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC97 Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 The NFL until the mid-60s had little pinstripes behind the letters NFL as shown on the cover of the 1967 "Ice Bowl" NFL Championship Game:Oh, as for the BB logo, for many years I heard it was Pete Rose. It's only in the last few years they said Killebrew. Looks like the Fat Kid's nose, anyway. from sportslogos.net --- Chris Creamer Founder/Editor, SportsLogos.Net "The Mothership" • News • Facebook • X/Twitter • Instagram Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatManTC Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 Here is the NBA logo update.... Loooooooonger short....LOL looks like a skirt by RoscoeUA by gingerbreadman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bikerjimuk Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 he also needs to get a more Roids based physique and possibly some tats too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
logodawg Posted January 2, 2006 Share Posted January 2, 2006 That NBA logo is in need of some longer shorts.What he's wearing look very 80's. Actually Jerry played in the 60s I once had a car but I crashed it. I once had a guitar but I smashed it. I once, wait where am I going with this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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