Pirates Alternate Logo
The East Carolina Pirates have a long and varied history of alternate logos. From their original logo in the late 1960s to the current design, there has been quite a bit of evolution over time. The first logo was designed by artist Robert Lipscomb and featured an old-fashioned pirate with crossed swords, which became known as "Old Pete". This symbolized the swashbuckling spirit that ECU wanted to convey through its athletics program.
In 1983, ECU decided to switch up its look again with a new mascot called PeeDee Pirate (or PD for short). This character was much more modern than Old Pete and featured an eye patch along with another traditional pirate garb like boots and bandanas. He also had his own unique ship called The Black Pearl which could be seen on t-shirts or flags at games during this period.
Over time, these two characters were combined into one powerful image - Captain PeeDee! This version is still used today but has gone through several changes since its creation in 1993 including color updates as well as adding additional elements such as cannons or treasure chests around him for added flair. No matter what form he takes though, Captain Peede will always remain synonymous with East Carolina University Athletics!
Pirates Products
2014 - Present
A state of North Carolina in black with yellow trim with a formed fitted of East Carolina Pirates primary logo.
2014 - Present
A pirate with a black eye patch, a yellow bandana, and a purple with black and yellow trim pirate’s hat.
A new shade of purple and gold.
2009 - 2014
A state of North Carolina in black with yellow trim with a formed fitted of East Carolina Pirates primary logo.
2009 - 2014
Initials “ECU” in purple with yellow formed background and a purple and yellow sword across the bottom.
A new shade of purple and gold.
2009 - 2014
Initials “ECU” in yellow with purple trim.
2009 - 2014
A purple and yellow sword holds a black flag with an East Carolina Pirates primary logo.
Changed the shade of purples and gold.
2009 - 2014
A scripted arched wordmark “Pirates” in purple with a yellow background and black trim.
2009 - 2014
A purple, black, and gold Pirate’s head within the state shape of North Carolina.
Called the Pirates State of Mind logo.
2005 - 2009
A purple and yellow sword holds a black flag with an East Carolina Pirates primary logo.
2005 - 2009
Skull and crossbones wearing a yellow bandana and a purple with black and yellow trim hat.
1998 - 2009
Mascot PeeDee Pirate of a strutting pirate with a captain hat donning the initials “ECU” in yellow.
Former primary logo.
1998 - 2009
Initials “ECU” in purple with yellow formed background and a purple and yellow sword across the bottom.
1989 - 1998
Stylized initials “ECU” with an underscore in purple and gold.
1983 - 1998
A roundel of mascot PeeDee, the pirate’s head with a captain hat donning the initials “ECU” and a wordmark “EAST CAROLINA UNIVERSITY PIRATES” in black on the gold background ring.
1983 - 1998
Mascot PeeDee, headshot in purple, gold, black and brown pirate wearing a captain’s hat donning the initials “ECU” in gold.
1977 - 1988
Scripted wordmark “Pirates” in purple.
