Wildcats Alternate Logo
The Arizona Wildcats are a college sports team that has been around since the late 19th century. The school is well known for its iconic logo, which features an A with two wildcats on either side of it. However, the team has also had several alternate logos throughout its history. These alternate logos have served to give fans and supporters something new and exciting to root for each season.
One of the most popular alternate logos was introduced in 1983 when Nike became the official apparel partner of Arizona athletics. This logo featured a cartoon-style Wildcat wearing a red jersey with blue shorts and white sneakers while holding up three fingers in celebration - representing both victories as well as UA’s three NCAA National Championships at that time (1957, 1988 & 1994). This logo was used until 1996 when it was replaced by another version featuring an updated design of two Wildcat heads placed side-by-side instead of one above the other like before; this version lasted until 2002 when it too eventually gave way to yet another rendition - this time depicting just one head but still using similar colors from previous versions such as navy blue accents along with white stars scattered across its face representing UA’s many athletic achievements over past years including multiple Pac 10 titles won during that decades-long period between 1982 through 2008 seasons respectively.
The current iteration seen today first debuted back in 2009 after being designed by Phoenix based graphic artist Mark Boster who wanted his creation “to be more than just an image but rather represent all aspects associated within university spirit – strength determination ambition pride loyalty respect excellence courage unity passion commitment honor integrity tradition innovation knowledge leadership trustworthiness community service dedication perseverance hope vision success friendship family fun adventure creativity exploration joy enthusiasm energy enthusiasm optimism collaboration imagination harmony growth teamwork intelligence curiosity inspiration motivation positivity faith wisdom compassion justice humility grace dignity love kindness humanity mindfulness balance serenity spirituality peace understanding enlightenment insight awareness reverence gratitude appreciation beauty awe wonder joyfulness zest aliveness playfulness liveliness contentment blissful happiness gratefulness." All these elements combined together make up what we now know today simply referred to as “the CatHead Logo." It is no surprise then why so many people continue supporting their beloved Wildcats even after all these years!
2018 - Present
A hand symbol mark in red and blue forms the initials “WC” for Wildcats.
The hand symbol is the brainchild of former UA swimmers Simon Burnett and Greg Owen.
2013 - Present
A red, white, and blue letter “A.” A letter “A” inside the outline of another letter “A.” Below is a red wordmark “ARIZONA.”
2013 - Present
Blue state of Arizona with Wildcat’s logo in the middle.
2013 - 2018
Red state of Arizona with Wildcat’s logo in the middle.
2013 - 2018
A red, white, and blue letter “A.” A letter “A” inside the outline of another letter “A.” Below is a blue wordmark “WILDCATS.”
2003 - 2012
A blue desert-scape over a red wordmark “ARIZONA.”
1990 - Present
A blue wildcat’s head with mouth open to attack.
1990 - 2007
A red wildcat’s head with mouth open to attack.
1990 - 2007
A blue wildcat’s head with mouth open to attack. Surrounded by a red wordmark “ARIZONA WILDCATS.”
1990 - 2007
An arched wordmark “BEAR DOWN” in red and “ARIZONA” in red encircles the wildcat’s head in blue.
1989 - 2013
Desert scape over a red wordmark “ARIZONA” with a green cactus forming the letter “I.”
New colors changed in this version.
1989 - 2007
Letters “U” of “A” in the custom design like the primary logo in blue and red.
1989 - 2007
Initials “UA” in the custom design like the primary logo in blue and red.
1989 - 2007
Wildcat paw in red with claws in white with the letter “A” in blue, white, and red on the palm.
1989 - 2003
Wildcat paw in blue with claws in white with the letter “A” in blue, white, and red on the palm.
1981 - 1990
An arched wordmark “ARIZONA WILDCATS” encircles a wildcat’s head all in blue.
In 1990 the type was changed, and the wildcat head was widened and its neck removed from the design.
1981 - 1990
A wildcat’s head is blue and white.
1981 - 1989
Desert scape over a red wordmark “ARIZONA” with a green cactus forming the letter “I.”
1977 - 1979
The slanted letter “A” is in red with white & blue outlines. The left borders extend further out to convey motion.
1972 - 1976
Connected blue with red trim letters “UA” shaped like a snake.
1970 - 1981
A red circle with a right-facing wildcat head wearing a bandana and cowboy hat with the letters “UA” in blue and red. The arched wordmark “WILDCATS COUNTRY UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA” encircles the wildcat’s head.
1970 - 1981
A wildcat holding up a banner with WILCATS COUNTRY” standing on a bar with the wordmark ARIZONA” in white with blue trim on a red background. The wildcat is wearing a vest, belt, boots, spurs, and a cowboy hat with stylized UA letters.
1970 - 1981
A left-facing wildcat’s head wearing a bandana and cowboy hat with the letter “A” in blue and white.
