Guardians Primary Logo
The Cleveland Guardians are a professional baseball team that has been around since 2021. They have had many changes to their primary logo throughout the years, but one thing has remained constant: their iconic red “C” with Chief Wahoo as its centerpiece. This logo was introduced in 1948 and is still used today, although it has gone through some minor tweaks over time.
In 2020, the Cleveland Indians announced that they would be changing their primary logo once again for the 2021 season. The new design features an orange circle with a white feather inside of it and two arrows pointing outward from either side of the circle towards four stars above it—representing unity among fans and players alike during these uncertain times brought on by COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
This change is more than just cosmetic; it also represents a shift in attitude within both organization itself and its fanbase at large who want to see greater respect paid to Native American culture going forward—something which this new design strives to accomplish while still honoring tradition by incorporating elements such as Chief Wahoo into its overall aesthetic appeal. With this latest redesign being unveiled ahead of next year's season opener, we can all look forward to seeing what other exciting changes will come out of Progressive Field in 2021!
2022 - Present
A letter “G” in red with blue trim and shadowing placed on either side of a white, red and blue baseball, the letters placed to resemble a split-finger fastball grip. A set of blue and white wings are on the back of the letters as a nod to the Guardians of Traffic statues outside the stadium.
2014 - Present
A new direction for the Cleveland Indians logo as they replace the native american with a block letter “C” in red. This logo is very similar to the 1904 logo of the Cleveland Bluebirds.
1979 - 2013
In 1980 the logo was slightly alter with a blue outline added replacing the black outline.
1973 - 1978
After its introduction, the face of the 1951 logo was incorporated into other, full-body depictions of the character. The native American with one red feather is swinging a bat and striding forward on top of a baseball with red seams. The wordmark is “INDIANS” on top of the baseball and “CLEVELAND” on the bottom of the baseball in blue.
1949 - 1972
In 1951, the mascot was redesigned with a smaller nose, black hair and red skin instead of yellow skin with one feather. The logo has a black outline. This logo has remained in use ever since, with only minor changes to the design till 2014.
1948
Chief Wahoo facing straight ahead, a red Native American cartoon head grinning with a red feather sticking out the back of his black hair.
1946 - 1947
In 1947, the Indians added a baseball player’s body to the native American head. The native American has a red face with black hair and one red feather. He is in a hitting stance holding a baseball bat.
1939 - 1945
The next image of an native American is on a red and white striped circled background. The native American has a red face with a white and black headdress.
1933 - 1938
A line drawing of a native American with black hair, green shirt, and headdress in white, yellow and red.
1929 - 1932
New design of a native American with a red face and black outlines for facial features. Wearing a white with black outline headdress.
1928
The first logo of a native American with three feathers in red with a black outline.
1921 - 1927
In 1921 the Indians logo changed to a font that is similar to Bruce Double Pica in the color blue. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.
1915 - 1920
The Indians first logo is a block letter “C” in a thick blue color. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.
1909
The Naps final logo is again a scripted letter “C” with a thicker blue lettering. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.
1906 - 1908
A new scripted letter “C” in blue. A little more curly at the top the letter “C.” The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.
1905
The Naps logo was a scripted letter “C” in blue. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.
1904
Final Blues logo is a letter block “C” now in red. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.
1902 - 1903
The Blues change to a block letter “C” in blue. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.
1901
Like most teams before the 1900’s the logo was just a wordmark of the city “CLEVELAND.”