nym1231 Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I was looking at the logo set for the italian team for the WBC and it doesn't make sense at all.The colors of Italy are green, red, and white, yet their primary logo/script is in blue writing. Also, the color of the italian hat is blue as well.The only green on the whole jersey will be the patch of the italian flag.How does this make any sense? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HatCityEnforcer Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I was looking at the logo set for the italian team for the WBC and it doesn't make sense at all.The colors of Italy are green, red, and white, yet their primary logo/script is in blue writing. Also, the color of the italian hat is blue as well.The only green on the whole jersey will be the patch of the italian flag.How does this make any sense? ALL of the national teams for Italy wear blue (hence why they're commonly referred to as the Azzuri (most commonly heard in connection with their national side in soccer, but it's also been used in reference to the hockey team as well).)It's a tradition that dates back to the 19th century...might have something to do with the old royal family (seeing Italy was a kingdom from the 1860s through WWII). FANTASY TEAMSHousatonic U. Dragons (NCFA Basketball): 16-6 (8-4 Conf.)--National Runner-UpJersey State U. (NCFA Football): Inaugural Year - 2006Motor City Silverhawks (WArFL): 9-4 (3rd--National Conf.)Lehigh Valley Ironmen (WAmFL): Inaugural Season--2006New England Marauders RFC (RLI): 6-0-7 (6th place)Detroit Spirit (AA): 3-6 (T-4th--Patriot League)Brooklyn Atlantics (IBF): 10-5 (1st--Appalachian Conf.)Boston Mariners RFU (WRU): Coming Soon!New York Americans (SHL): Inaugural Season - 2006-07 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronChefShark Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 this has been covered numerous times. all italian national teams wear blue as thier primary color with little to no green, white, and red trim.blue is a historic royal color of italy much the same way orange is to the netherlands.italy should be wearing blue, because after all, they did steal thier flag from mexico. (read up on it, the GWR tricolor was officially mexico's flag before it was italy's) US state flag concepts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nym1231 Posted February 21, 2006 Author Share Posted February 21, 2006 very true...i completely forgot how the italian national soccer team is "Gli Azzuri", literally meaning "the light blues" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Herk Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 I was under the impression that Italy's flag was actually created by Napoleon and is based off of France's flag substituting blue with green and not a knock off of mexico. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gamingboy Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 It's been said. Blue is Italy's color. Insert Witty Signature Here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shylockthejew Posted February 22, 2006 Share Posted February 22, 2006 Italy are called the Azzuri, because of the colour of the sea... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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