knnhrvy16 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Buster, I've read somewhere that the Blazers logo is supposed to depict the motions of a basketball team moving up and down the court (hence the use of five lines up and five lines down), but I will admit that I've always wondered since I was a little kid what the hell it was. IDK if it is really depicting a basketball team (it makes sense but I wonder still), but it is certainly one of the strangest logos in sports. The opinions I express are mine, and mine only. If I am to express them, it is not to say you or anyone else is wrong, and certainly not to say that I am right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Buster, I've read somewhere that the Blazers logo is supposed to depict the motions of a basketball team moving up and down the court (hence the use of five lines up and five lines down), but I will admit that I've always wondered since I was a little kid what the hell it was. IDK if it is really depicting a basketball team (it makes sense but I wonder still), but it is certainly one of the strangest logos in sports.I think I bring this up every time "WTF is the Blazers' logo?!?" gets asked, but I always thought as a kid it was supposed to be the spinning blades of a Weed Eater. I mean, Weed Eater...Trail Blazers...it kinda makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 There has to be a logo for 'Q' other than the Quaker State logo I was waiting for someone to comment on that, ha...... Updated now.I actually originally had Quinnipiac like Anubis2051 posted, but it bothered me having the U on there also when no others had a second letter. But here is it updated using Northeastern like he posted.I think you should use the cat-less version of Northwestern's "N" for this.That aside, pretty sweet mock-up, guy. *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sc49erfan15 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 There has to be a logo for 'Q' other than the Quaker State logo I was waiting for someone to comment on that, ha...... Updated now.I actually originally had Quinnipiac like Anubis2051 posted, but it bothered me having the U on there also when no others had a second letter. But here is it updated using Northeastern like he posted.I think you should use the cat-less version of Northwestern's "N" for this.That aside, pretty sweet mock-up, guy.I'm also going to admit to not knowing where the "A" is from. I'd have put the Braves' or Alabama's "A" instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anubis2051 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 There has to be a logo for 'Q' other than the Quaker State logo I was waiting for someone to comment on that, ha...... Updated now.I actually originally had Quinnipiac like Anubis2051 posted, but it bothered me having the U on there also when no others had a second letter. But here is it updated using Northeastern like he posted.I think you should use the cat-less version of Northwestern's "N" for this.That aside, pretty sweet mock-up, guy.I'm also going to admit to not knowing where the "A" is from. I'd have put the Braves' or Alabama's "A" instead.It's the old Philly A's logo. I agree with the Braves logo though, especially considering how similar it is to Aeropastale's "A":I think the Nat's Curly W should be the W too, since thats another logo used by other sources: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGWB Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 ^ Wow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
illwauk Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Buster, I've read somewhere that the Blazers logo is supposed to depict the motions of a basketball team moving up and down the court (hence the use of five lines up and five lines down), but I will admit that I've always wondered since I was a little kid what the hell it was. IDK if it is really depicting a basketball team (it makes sense but I wonder still), but it is certainly one of the strangest logos in sports.I always thought it was supposed to be a very abstract depiction of a rose since Portland is known as the Rose City (no disrespect to Pasadena) and that style of logo was en vogue when the Blazers were founded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jezus_Ghoti Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 This thread would be more interesting if it was about truly ambiguous logos (like the Trail Blazers) and not all about letter logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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altosax29b Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I'm hoping you didn't hand-type that link. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erikstoll Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Buster, I've read somewhere that the Blazers logo is supposed to depict the motions of a basketball team moving up and down the court (hence the use of five lines up and five lines down), but I will admit that I've always wondered since I was a little kid what the hell it was. IDK if it is really depicting a basketball team (it makes sense but I wonder still), but it is certainly one of the strangest logos in sports.I think I bring this up every time "WTF is the Blazers' logo?!?" gets asked, but I always thought as a kid it was supposed to be the spinning blades of a Weed Eater. I mean, Weed Eater...Trail Blazers...it kinda makes sense. Ha, the first is correct but as a kid growing up in Portland I always thought it was circling of wagons like on a wagon train on the oregon trail..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digby Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I think the Trailblazer's looks like a hurricane. Which always perplexed me, as last I knew hurricanes didn't hit Oregon very often. Fan Style ShirtsShowcasing fan-made sports apparel by artists and designers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FGWB Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I know its in the shape of a rocket, but it's more implied than their logo used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slapshot Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 THIS. IS. THE. LOGO. FOR. THE. FAN. BASE.NOT. THE. TEAM./carry on Back-to-Back Fatal Forty Champion 2015 & 2016 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 The Browns sell their merchandise without explicitly making such a distinction. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tBBP Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 I think the Trailblazer's looks like a hurricane. Which always perplexed me, as last I knew hurricanes didn't hit Oregon very often.Well, golden ones do sweep across northeast Oklahoma every September... *Disclaimer: I am not an authoritative expert on stuff...I just do a lot of reading and research and keep in close connect with a bunch of people who are authoritative experts on stuff. || dribbble || Behance || Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MDC Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 That's pretty ambiguous. When looking at this logo for the first time, I definitely wouldn't say "Oh yeah, that is definitely a logo for a team called the Pacers." The Knicks, Lakers, Clippers, Pistons, and Thunder also have the same effect ---Owner of the NHA's Philadelphia Quakers, the UBA's Chicago Skyliners, and the CFA's Portland Beavers (2010 CFA2 Champions)--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knnhrvy16 Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Without the "Seattle SuperSonics" part, you'd know they were from Seattle, but not much else beyond that. It's the same kind of deal I guess with the 80's Nuggets rainbow-skyline. The opinions I express are mine, and mine only. If I am to express them, it is not to say you or anyone else is wrong, and certainly not to say that I am right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnclearInitial Posted March 21, 2011 Share Posted March 21, 2011 Buster, I've read somewhere that the Blazers logo is supposed to depict the motions of a basketball team moving up and down the court (hence the use of five lines up and five lines down), but I will admit that I've always wondered since I was a little kid what the hell it was. IDK if it is really depicting a basketball team (it makes sense but I wonder still), but it is certainly one of the strangest logos in sports.I always thought it was supposed to be a very abstract depiction of a rose since Portland is known as the Rose City (no disrespect to Pasadena) and that style of logo was en vogue when the Blazers were founded.I always thought it was either that or an abstract rapresentation of a P and a B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Golden One Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Just updated with what had been suggested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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