Tar Heels Primary Logo

The North Carolina Tar Heels have a long and storied history, with their primary logo being one of the most recognizable symbols in college sports. The original design for the iconic logo was created by Charles Shaffer in 1947 when he was hired to create a new look for the University's athletic teams. It featured an interlocking NC with three white stars on either side and was intended to represent unity among all of UNC’s athletic programs.

Since then, there have been several variations on this classic design over time, and some other logos have been used exclusively for specific sports or events. In 1995, Nike redesigned the logo once again to feature two navy blue stripes across it instead of just one; this version is still widely seen today across campus and at sporting events nationwide. In 2006 another redesign occurred, which included a larger font size and slightly different colors; however, these changes were not very drastic from what had come before it, so most people still recognize it as part of UNC’s legacy brand identity today!

The North Carolina Tar Heel primary Logo has become synonymous with excellence athletically and academically throughout its many years at UNC Chapel Hill – ensuring everyone knows who they are rooting for no matter where they may be located around the country or even the world! From its humble beginnings back in 1947 until now, there have been countless iterations. Still, each retains core elements such as interlocking letters “NC” surrounded by three white stars, making them instantly recognizable wherever you see them proudly representing our beloved university team spirit!