webdav Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 We've started a league associated with the Men's Adult Baseball League here in my hometown. We'll have four teams. One is definitely going to be the Brewers. I am managing/coaching/playing another team.When it came to choosing a name, I wanted something new, but classic sounding, something that reflected my interests and the area, and something that was easy to say. If a place name is required, we could use "Bozeman", "Gallatin" or "Montana."As far as the area is concerned, Lewis & Clark spent quite a bit of time here, as well as the railroads. Skiing and flyfishing are big hobbies here as well.The names I considered are as follows:* Explorers - ties into L&C, but I didn't think it was very easy to say, with the two sylables ending in "r" sounds at the end* Pioneers - just didn't thrill me, especially combined with the place names* Black Diamonds - I like the "diamond" - reference to baseball, and the black diamond being the symbol for a difficult ski run, but it seemed contrived* Iron Horses - reference to the railroad history of the valley and my family as well. Also has a baseball history with Lou Gehrig. We also have a Harley dealership in town. Dismissed for being contrived* Steel Steeds or SteelSteeds or Steelsteeds - same as above, only even more contrived. * Mountaineers - just plain too long to fit on a jersey!* Homesteaders - kind of a reference to the Homestead Greys Negro League team, seemed too longI finally had something come to me as I was reading about the ski trip I'm taking this weekend: Moguls. It has three meanings - bumps on a ski hill, barons or magnates of industry and it was a type of locomotive. So that's the name:Montana MogulsThe problem now is that I have to come up with a logo for the team. I'm thinking about just doing script on the uniforms "Moguls" and a script "M" similar to that of the new Milwaukee Brewers hats. I like that hat, very classic looking.I also thought about how some teams have mascots even though they don't have names that are obvious for a mascot - like the A's using an elephant. I thought I could use a snowman made of baseballs, but that idea was a fleeting one!If anyone wants to take a hack at a logo for the hat, I'd love to see them. Any ideas could help. I'll post mine when I get one done.Thanks for reading all this!Dave - the new guy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 I've gone through lots of concepts for logos so far, but for a baseball team it almost has to be BOLD - my concepts would be cool for a corporate logo though.Still working... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 9, 2003 Author Share Posted April 9, 2003 I should mention the colors for the team, although not specifically chosen will be the following:Forest GreenBlackWhitePurple Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Evan Posted April 9, 2003 Share Posted April 9, 2003 here are some names I thought of, they may not really fit but you know, its worth a shot...Aviators- I just love that name if not that long theresPilots- probably doesn't portray to where you live, but well its a thoughtMiners- unless its Minors  zooooooooomand so on.... those are a few that came to my mind right away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zoneranger Posted April 10, 2003 Share Posted April 10, 2003 Dave,Here's something for your consideration.... ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 10, 2003 Author Share Posted April 10, 2003 That's not bad at all zoneranger. Not sure I like the type, but the M is pretty cool.Doing graphic design in this area we do SOOOOO many mountians. I just naturally try to block that concept out of my head! Â Certainly worth consideration...Anyone else have ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 10, 2003 Author Share Posted April 10, 2003 Here's a concept I hacked together from various parts of logos I pulled of theSLE... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 10, 2003 Author Share Posted April 10, 2003 Added some color variations:Pantones are 342 Green and 2735 Purple... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 11, 2003 Author Share Posted April 11, 2003 Come on guys - help the new guy out! Any feedback on this?PS - Anyone know what typeface would match the "M" here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 It looks similar to a lot of fonts, maybe Shadow of Xisor (the same font George Lucas used to spell out Shadows of the Empire)... of course it'd need to be resized.And about the logo... I just don't get it. Is that smoke on the right side? Where there's smoke, there's fire, and I'm not seeing where the fire is or is implied to be. Maybe the baseball? Then why is it hugging the M so closely? Please explain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 11, 2003 Author Share Posted April 11, 2003 It looks similar to a lot of fonts, maybe Shadow of Xisor (the same font George Lucas used to spell out Shadows of the Empire)... of course it'd need to be resized.And about the logo... I just don't get it. Is that smoke on the right side? Where there's smoke, there's fire, and I'm not seeing where the fire is or is implied to be. Maybe the baseball? Then why is it hugging the M so closely? Please explain.Well, I didn't take the time to illustrate it exactly as I wanted. Basically, when I go back and edit that, the smoke will be a ski trail of moguls, with the ball at the bottom.I was just trying to get the concept first - and the colors. This weekend I'll have more time to edit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13thFloorElevators Posted April 11, 2003 Share Posted April 11, 2003 I am really liking the name BOZEMAN BLACK DIAMONDS it has history and its a great name for a baseball team.... log? im thinking "Colorado Avalanche" Like a mountian with black diamond backgorund and a skier out racing a avalanche.? hmm kinda busy just a suggestion.... Lost Salt Designs- http://www.geocities.com/lostsaltdesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 11, 2003 Author Share Posted April 11, 2003 I like Black Diamond's too - but the other factor is that we wanted a name that fit 7 letters or less for cheaper embroidery! What is it with all of the Winnepeg Jets fans around here? Seems like everyone has a Jets avatar! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
13thFloorElevators Posted April 12, 2003 Share Posted April 12, 2003 im not a winnepeg jets fan i just like the logo.... Lost Salt Designs- http://www.geocities.com/lostsaltdesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 14, 2003 Author Share Posted April 14, 2003 im not a winnepeg jets fan i just like the logo....Yes, it would be hard to be a fan anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 14, 2003 Share Posted April 14, 2003 I'm still a fan. I watch HNIC and think "You know, the Jets coulda beat these shmucks." I often call the Make-Beliefs shmucks. No offense to any 'Liefs fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
webdav Posted April 14, 2003 Author Share Posted April 14, 2003 I'm still a fan. I watch HNIC and think "You know, the Jets coulda beat these shmucks." I often call the Make-Beliefs shmucks. No offense to any 'Liefs fans.So do you cheer for the Yotes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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