FairLeigh Dickinson Knights
A flame-bladed sword, a nod to the Hackensack River with the initials “FDU” in blue with white trim. The sword is split in half, each colored white and blue to represent the Township of Teaneck and the City of Hackensack. The handle of the sword features a castle-like design, an ode to Iviswold, the castle on FDU`s former campus in Rutherford, N.J., in burgundy and blue with white trim. The font that makes up the tall FDU letters uses straight characters and sharp edges, intended to represent both the iconic roof of the Rothman Center and battle armor. Created by VPCo.
Knights Primary Logo
As a passionate sports fan, you may have noticed that the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights have had several primary logos throughout the years. But have you ever wondered about the history behind these logos and what they represent? This blog post will deeply dive into the primary logo history of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.
The Fairleigh Dickinson Knights are the athletic teams of Fairleigh Dickinson University, located in New Jersey. The university was founded in 1942, and the athletic teams were originally known as the "Tartans." However, in 1948, the nickname was changed to the "Knights" to honor the university's Scottish heritage.
The first primary logo of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights was introduced in 1965 and featured a knight's helmet with the letter "F" inscribed. This logo was used until 1981 and represented the team's name and identity. It also featured the university's colors of blue and white.
In 1982, the Knights introduced a new primary logo that would become synonymous with the team for 25 years. This logo featured a knight's helmet with a sword and the "FDU" inscribed. This logo was a more detailed and modern version of the previous one and incorporated the university's initials. It was used on all athletic uniforms and merchandise and became a recognizable symbol for the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights.
In 2007, the Knights underwent a rebranding process and introduced a new primary logo. This logo featured a knight's helmet with the university's initials "FDU" and the word "Knights" written in a bold font. This logo was a departure from the previous one as it eliminated the sword and simplified the design. It also incorporated the university's colors of blue and white.
The most recent primary logo of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights was introduced in 2017. This logo features a knight's helmet with the letters "FDU" inscribed, similar to the 1982 logo. However, this logo has a more modern and sleek design, with the letters in a bold font and the addition of a shield behind the helmet. It also incorporates the university's blue, white, and red colors.
The primary logos of the Fairleigh Dickinson Knights have evolved over the years but have always maintained the same elements of a knight's helmet and the university's initials. These logos represent the team's strength.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
2019 - 2023
Initials "FDU" and a wordmark "KNIGHTS" in blue with burgundy trim.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
2004 - 2019
An arched wordmark "FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON" in burgundy above the horse chess piece in blue with white highlights and a bottom arched wordmark "KNIGHTS" in burgundy with white and blue trim.
Fairleigh Dickinson Knights
1995 - 2004
A horse chess piece in black with white highlights and a bottom arched wordmark "KNIGHTS" in blue with white and black trim.
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