Bulldogs Primary Logo
The Fresno State Bulldogs are one of the most recognizable college teams in the NCAA. The history of their primary logo is an interesting one, and it has evolved over time to become what we know today.
The original logo was created in 1921 and featured a bulldog wearing a bow tie with its tongue sticking out. This design remained largely unchanged until 1970 when it was modified slightly to give the dog more personality. In 1982, another update made minor changes such as adding shading around the eyes and mouth for additional detail.
In 1996, Fresno State underwent a major rebranding effort that included updating their iconic mascot logo yet again—this time making him look even more fierce than before! The new version features larger eyes with menacing eyebrows as well as sharper teeth bared inside his open mouth; overall giving him an intimidating appearance that’s sure to strike fear into opponents on game day!
Today’s version still retains many elements from earlier designs but has been modernized significantly since then; this includes changes like replacing traditional colors (red & white) with black & gold ones which better represent school spirit while also providing greater contrast against other team logos/uniforms during competition events or televised games alike! Additionally, there have been slight modifications made throughout various decades including adjustments like increasing/decreasing size proportions depending on where they appear (i..e sports apparel).
Overall though all these iterations over nearly 100 years – from its humble beginnings back in 1921 up until the present day – Fresno State's primary mascot remains one of college athletics' most beloved symbols across all divisions within NCAA sports culture today!
2020 - Present
In December 2019, Fresno State changed to a deeper red while maintaining the classic navy for the two bold contrasting colors. Barking Bulldog wearing a red shirt with the letter “F” in blue with white trim.
The elements of the primary 4-Paw bulldog logo were unchanged.
2016 - 2020
Left-facing 4-Paw bulldog logo with V collar. Barking Bulldog wearing a red shirt with the letter “F” in blue with white trim.
2006 - 2016
The original Bulldog logo for Fresno State in 2006. Left-facing 4-Paw bulldog logo with V collar. Barking Bulldog wearing a red shirt with the letter “F” in blue with white trim.
1982 - 2006
A head shot of a bulldog with mouth wide open in white with blue highlights center in a white with a blue trim circle. Encircling wordmark “FRESNO STATE BULLDOGS” in red.
1976 - 1982
A white and blue right-facing bulldog’s head with the letter “F” in red on a blue sailor’s hat and a blue spiked collar.
1953 - 1976
A wordmark script “Bulldogs” in red with blue trim above a blue and white bulldog.