Indians Alternate Logo

The Cleveland Indians have a long and storied history with their alternate logos. The team has used several different designs over the years, each of which captures the spirit of Cleveland baseball and its fans.

The first alternate logo was created in 1951 and featured an Indian head wearing a traditional feather headdress inside a white circle with red trim. This classic design is still seen on t-shirts, hats, and other memorabilia to this day. In 1975, the club unveiled another version featuring Chief Wahoo as its mascot for many years; this logo was retired in 2019 due to controversy surrounding Native American imagery in sports mascots at that time.

In recent years, more modern designs have been adopted by the organization including one from 2013 featuring an interlocking “C” & “I” within a shield shape representing strength & unity among players & fans alike; another from 2017 showcasing two feathers coming together symbolizing harmony between all people regardless of race or ethnicity; plus one released just last year depicting an eagle soaring above Progressive Field signifying freedom both on & off the field for players throughout Major League Baseball (MLB). All these logos represent not only what it means to be part of Tribe Nation but also serve as visual reminders that no matter who you are or where you come from - everyone can find common ground through America's favorite pastime: baseball!