49ers Alternate Logo
The Charlotte 49ers have a long and storied history, but one of the most interesting aspects of their past is the evolution of their alternate logos. From classic to modern, these logos represent an ever-changing visual identity that reflects both the team's current state and its future ambitions.
The first logo used by Charlotte was created in 1996 when they joined Conference USA as part of the NCAA Division I sports program. It featured a green shield with two crossed swords behind it, representing strength and courage on behalf of the players who wore it proudly throughout the competition. This logo remained unchanged until 2002 when an updated version was unveiled featuring a more contemporary design that included three stars in place of swords – symbolizing excellence through hard work and dedication to success on all levels for student-athletes competing at UNC Charlotte’s highest-level - college football!
In 2008 another new look for The 49ers was unveiled; this time featuring an aggressive-looking black panther head wearing a gold crown atop its head – reminiscent not only of North Carolina’s “Tar Heel State” nickname but also signifying power & dominance within collegiate athletics today! This design has been tweaked slightly over time (most recently adding white accents around eyes & mouth) while still maintaining core elements from the original concept making sure everyone knows exactly what animal they are rooting for come game day!
As we continue into 2020 there is no doubt that The University Of North Carolina At Charlotte will keep evolving both athletically & visually; offering fans exciting experiences each season while staying true to tradition with unique takes on classic designs like those seen throughout our beloved teams' alternate logo history.
2020 - Present
Large numbers “49” with a pickax silhouette inside the number “9” and the number “4′ is white with green trim and “ers” next to the numbers.
2020 - Present
A large number “9” with a pickax silhouette and “ers” next to the number.
2020 - Present
The 49ers’ logo places the classic 49ers’ gold-mining pick inside a collegiate-inspired “C” with beveled corners, an aggressive stance, and a 9-degree forward tilt that illustrates the brand’s positive energy and forwards momentum above the wordmark “NINERS” in green.
2020 - Present
The 49ers’ logo places the classic 49ers’ gold-mining pick inside a collegiate-inspired “C” with beveled corners, an aggressive stance, and a 9-degree forward tilt that illustrates the brand’s positive energy and forwards momentum above the wordmark “CHARLOTTE” in green.
2020 - Present
A tilted letter “C” in green with a pickax silhouette and the letters “LT” in green.
2020 - Present
A tilted letter “C” in gold with a pick axe silhouette.
2006 - 2020
A gold, black and white hand with a gold, black and white pick axe forming the letter “C” in a green circle with a wordmark “CHARLOTTE” in white, gold, and a tail.
2000 - 2020
A wordmark “49ERS” in white, gold, and a tail on a green background.
2000 - 2020
A gold, black and white hand with a gold, black and white pick axe forming the letter “C” in a green circle.
2000 - 2006
A gold, black and white hand with a gold, black and white pick axe forming the letter “C” in a green circle with a wordmark “49ERS” in white, gold, and a tail.
Moved to the primary logo.
2000 - 2006
A gold, black and white hand with a gold, black and white pick axe forming the letter “C” in a green circle with a wordmark “CHARLOTTE” in white, gold and a tail and initials “UNC” in gold.
1979 - 2000
Mascot Norm the Miner complete with pinned back hat, pipe in mouth, holding a pickaxe in his right hand, and his left hand pointing to the front above shifted over block “49ERS” in white.
1979 - 2000
Mascot Norm the Miner complete with pinned back hat, pipe in mouth, and holding a pickaxe in his right hand above block 49ERS” in green.
1979 - 2000
Custom font wordmark “49ers” with a tail in green with white trim.
