Musketeers Wordmark Logo

The Xavier Musketeers wordmark logo has a long and storied history. It is one of the most recognizable logos in college sports, and its iconic design has been seen on t-shirts, hats, banners, flags, and more for decades. The original logo was created in 1965 by legendary graphic designer Saul Bass for the newly formed Xavier University athletic program.

The classic Xavier Musketeers wordmark features bold block lettering with an X at the center that looks like a musket muzzle or bayonet blade which is meant to represent strength and courage—two qualities essential to any successful team or individual athlete. The colors used are blue (for loyalty) gold (for excellence) black (for power) white (for purity). This timeless combination of colors creates an instantly recognizable identity that stands out from other collegiate sports logos across America.

Today this iconic symbol continues to be associated with excellence as it appears on all kinds of merchandise related to athletics at Xavier University including jerseys worn by athletes during competition as well as clothing items sold through retailers both online and off-campus stores near campus locations around Cincinnati Ohio where the university resides today. In addition, the logo can also be found adorning various products such as mugs, keychains, posters, etc. As time marches forward it’s likely we will continue seeing this beloved mark representing not only school spirit but also pride within our community.