theskywatcher Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 It was 1961, just before the start of Green Bay Packers training camp. That's when Coach Vince Lombardi had the idea of putting a logo on the helmets of his players for the very first time. A new design concept, the Packers "G," was born. It's a concept has stood the test of time, thanks to the careful original work of its designer, St. Norbert College adjunct faculty member John Gordon.Video here: http://youtu.be/iZHTSpZ9KM8 theskywatcher.net | Dribbble | Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Funny that the G only represents the first word in the city's name. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy_Gardner Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Tiki Barber will tell you that it means "greatness." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Tiki's a moron. That video first made the rounds back in June. It's a great story. http://packersuniforms.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/a-letter-to-reckon-with.html The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Tiki's a moron.That video first made the rounds back in June. It's a great story.http://packersuniforms.blogspot.co.uk/2013/06/a-letter-to-reckon-with.htmlI'm actually surprised that the city didn't offer to change its name to Greenbay to accomodate ol Coach Lombardi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I've always preferred the other Lombardi-era logo:So much better. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JayMac Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 I've always preferred the other Lombardi-era logo:So much better.I like it but I see "BG" and not "GB". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
generalshepherd141 Posted August 26, 2013 Share Posted August 26, 2013 Playing the Bay Green Packers would be a twist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancealot Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 It's obvious they just stole it from Georgia duh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebigeh Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 When you look at the 1960s Green Bay Packers logo, it looks more pointed like a football would be shaped. Today, the G is more rounded and the outline thicker.It's a shame we didn't get a good look at John Gordon's finished design in the video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brave-Bird 08 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Georgia picked up the 'G' in 1964, with permission from the Packers, just to clarify for those who like to say "Georgia stole the G" or "Green Bay stole the G from UGA" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monkeypower Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Georgia picked up the 'G' in 1964, with permission from the Packers, just to clarify for those who like to say "Georgia stole the G" or "Green Bay stole the G from UGA"But what about every highschool that starts with a G using a recoloured version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lee Noire Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 ^ and Grambling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Which also licenses it from the Packers. The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lancealot Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Georgia picked up the 'G' in 1964, with permission from the Packers, just to clarify for those who like to say "Georgia stole the G" or "Green Bay stole the G from UGA"Just to clarify I was joking, as I have seen people say something similar to what you just did in other threads Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elwood Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Looks like someone on this site is using the Packers GB monogram for his sports design company logo. Wonder if he's received permission from the Packers, hmm... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gothamite Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Inspired by? Maybe. But it's not a direct lift. And unless he's merchandising it... The Green Bay Packers Uniform Database! Now in a handy blog. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theskywatcher Posted August 27, 2013 Author Share Posted August 27, 2013 Is it just me or does the Bears "C" borrow from the elongated football shape as well? And for a team so close in proximity seems weird to be similar in approach. theskywatcher.net | Dribbble | Twitter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjd77 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Is it just me or does the Bears "C" borrow from the elongated football shape as well? And for a team so close in proximity seems weird to be similar in approach. I thought they used a toilet seat as inspiration for that logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
guest23 Posted August 27, 2013 Share Posted August 27, 2013 Is it just me or does the Bears "C" borrow from the elongated football shape as well? And for a team so close in proximity seems weird to be similar in approach. I thought they used a toilet seat as inspiration for that logo. I thought they stole it from the Reds who play in Cincy which I've been told is a toilet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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