Bears Alternate Logo
The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is one of the most recognizable organizations in sports, and its teams often have iconic logos. The Brown Bears are no exception, with their classic brown bear logo being a staple of college sports for decades. But did you know that the Brown Bears have an alternate logo as well? Let’s take a look at the history behind this unique design and how it has become part of the team’s identity over time.
The Brown Bear's alternate logo was first created in 1988 by graphic designer Robert Ladoceur as part of an effort to update some older designs used by various NCAA programs across America. This new version featured two bears - one facing forward and another looking back - set against a black background with white stars surrounding them both on either side. The front-facing bear was also wearing a red cap while holding onto what appears to be either wheat or oats, symbolizing strength and determination within athletics competition at all levels from high school through professional leagues like Major League Baseball (MLB).
Since then, this alternate design has been incorporated into many aspects related to the university's athletic program including banners hung inside stadiums during games; apparel worn by players such as t-shirts or hats; promotional materials like posters featuring athletes; even video game covers which feature characters based off real-life players who attend/played for Brown University! Additionally, it serves as an important reminder that despite its traditional roots dating back centuries ago when only men were allowed access to higher education institutions – women now make up more than half (56%)of today's student body population making sure everyone feels included regardless gender identity status they may identify themselves withing collegiate sport contexts too!
This distinctively designed alternative emblem helps represent not only pride but also progress within collegiate athletics because it stands out among other schools' logos while still paying homage to those before us who helped shape what we see today: strong individuals capable enough to compete alongside anyone else regardless any differences between them all together! So next time you spot something resembling two brown bears intertwined around each other surrounded by starry night sky don't forget about where comes from...the official mascot/alternate logo belonging to none other than our very own beloved "Brown Bears!"
2022 - Present
A brown with the red and white trim letter “B” with a brown standing and growling bear above the wordmark “BROWN” in brown.
2022 - Present
A brown with the red and white trim letter “B” with a brown standing and growling bear.
Inspired by the statues seen on their campus – Indomitable on Ittleson Quad.
2022 - Present
A brown with the red and white trim letter “B” above the wordmark “BROWN” in brown.
2022 - Present
A brown letter “B” with a brown standing and growling bear above a wordmark “BROWN” in brown.
2022 - Present
A brown letter “B” with a brown standing and growling bear.
2022 - Present
A brown letter “B” above the wordmark “BROWN” in brown.
2022 - Present
A brown letter “B.”
2022 - Present
A brown standing and growling bear.
2022 - Present
A brown standing and growling bear above a wordmark “BROWN” in brown.
2022 - Present
A wordmark “BROWN” in brown with a white outline on a formed brown background and a growling brown bear coming over the top.
2018 - 2022
A red, brown, and black bear’s head.
A white outline was added and the red used for the nose & tongue was changed. Small facial features & position of the head were slightly altered.
2018 - 2022
A brown with the white and black trim letter “B” with a green ivy weaving around the letter.
The shades of green used for the ivy were changed again.
2018 - 2022
Arched wordmark “BROWN” in brown with white and black trim above a brown with the white and black trim letter “B” with a green ivy weaving around the letter.
2013 - 2018
A brown with the white and black trim letter “B” with a green ivy weaving around the letter.
The shades of green were changed.
1997 - 2018
A brown with the white and black trim letter “B.”
1997 - 2018
A red, brown, and black bear’s head.
1997 - 2018
A brown and white with red trim bear’s paw print.
1997 - 2013
A brown with the white and black trim letter “B” with a green ivy weaving around the letter.
1997 - 2009
A red, brown, and black bear’s head below a wordmark “BROWN in brown with white and black trim.
