Harvard Crimson
A block letter “H” in white on a red with white outline shield. The curves in the serifs represent Harvard Stadium. The shade of red was changed.
Crimson Wordmark Logo
The Harvard Crimson wordmark logo is a classic symbol of excellence and tradition in college athletics. It has been around since the mid-19th century when it was first used to represent Harvard University’s athletic teams. Since then, the iconic logo has become synonymous with NCAA sports and one of the most recognizable logos in all of the collegiate sports.
To understand why this particular design holds such an important place in college athletics history, we must look back at how it came to be adopted by Harvard University as its official mark for their teams. The original crimson color was chosen because it matched closely with what would later become known as “Harvard Red” – a deep red hue that has come to represent both strength and loyalty among alumni across generations. The font used for “Harvard Crimson” also became popular due to its unique lettering style which features sharp edges on each letter combined with curves along some letters' edges – giving them an elegant yet powerful appearance that stands out from other designs used by universities today.
Over time, this combination proved so successful that many other schools began using similar designs or variations thereof; however, none have had quite the same level of success or staying power as Harvard's version which continues to be seen throughout collegiate sporting events even today! This speaks volumes about not only how well designed but also timelessly relevant this particular logo is - something every university should strive towards achieving!
Harvard Crimson
2020 - Present
Wordmark "CRIMSON" in red in a custom font.
Font: Custom
Harvard Crimson
2020 - Present
Wordmark "HARVARD" in red in a custom font.
Font: Custom
Harvard Crimson
2002 - 2020
Arched wordmark "HARVARD" in red with black trim and "CRIMSON" in red with black trim.
Font: Custom
Harvard Crimson
2002 - 2020
Arched wordmark "CRIMSON" in red with black trim.
Font: Custom
Harvard Crimson
2002 - 2020
Wordmark "CRIMSON" in crimson with a black trim.
Font: Custom
Harvard Crimson
2002 - 2020
Wordmark "HARVARD" in crimson with a black trim.
Font: Custom