Stampeders Alternate Logo
The Calgary Stampeders are one of the most storied franchises in the Canadian Football League, and their alternate logo history is a testament to that. From classic crests to modern takes on traditional designs, the Stamps have had some truly iconic logos over the years. Let’s take a look back at some of these memorable marks.
The first notable alternate logo for Calgary was introduced in 1983 as part of an effort by then-owner Larry Ryckman to bring more excitement and color into CFL uniforms and branding. This design featured a red horse head with a white mane atop two crossed tomahawks set against a black background – symbolizing both strength and speed – all encircled by “Calgary Stampeder Football Club” written around it in yellow lettering outlined with blue trimming. This mark would be used until 1987 when it was replaced by another distinct crest featuring two stylized horses facing each other across an orange football field surrounded again with yellow lettering outlining blue trimming reading “Calgary Stampeder Football Club” this time above three stars signifying championship wins from 1948, 1971 & 1992 respectively.
The next major redesign came about after team ownership changed hands once again; this time introducing what many consider one of their best logos yet -the famous Red Horse Head Logo which has been associated ever since (1996) as being synonymous with Calgary's identity with Canada's pro sports landscape today! It features just that: A bold red horse head silhouette framed inside a circle containing “Stampeder Football Club" written along its circumference while being backed up behind white clouds resembling those seen on Alberta's provincial flag -a subtle but powerful homage paid towards hometown pride!
Finally, we come full circle back around where we started off: The original 1983 Crest reemerged during the 2016 season festivities celebrating its 40th anniversary year celebrations leading into the 2017 Grey Cup victory parade through streets downtown city center afterward too! And so here stands a proud reminder of how far the organization has come since its humble beginnings long ago still standing strong even now despite changing times ahead…
2020 - Present
A galloping white horse with a black drop shadow on a red circle with black and white trim.
Former primary logo.
2013 - 2019
A white with black drop shadow horse galloping.
2011 - 2015
A galloping white horse with a black drop shadow on a red circle with black and white trim.
2011 - 2012
A galloping white with black drop shadow horse on a red circle with a gradient and a black and white trim.
2003 - Present
A white and black horse through a black and red horseshoe.
