Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons
1941 - 1947
The Piston's first logo was an animated character running and going up for a layup, built entirely from the automotive components or pistons all in the color red.
Ft. Wayne Zollner Pistons
1941 - 1947
The Piston's first logo was an animated character running and going up for a layup, built entirely from the automotive components or pistons all in the color red.
The Power of the Zollner Pistons Logo
The Zollner Pistons Fort Wayne era began in 1941, founded by Fred Zollner. First, the Zollner Pistons logo featured a red basketball with a yellow “F.” Then, a piston-man dribbling emerged in 1948, since fans loved its bold design. Now, it’s iconic. Visit the NBA Pistons page for team details.
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