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Houston Cougars Alternate Logo

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Cougars Alternate Logo

The Houston Cougars have had a long and storied history in college sports, and their logo has been an important part of that. The current logo was adopted in 2011, but the team has had several alternate logos throughout its history. These alternate logos provide insight into how the team’s branding has evolved over time.

The first major change to the Houston Cougars' logo occurred in 1972 when they switched from their classic “Cougar Head” design to one featuring a cartoon-like cougar with sunglasses on his head and wearing an orange shirt with white stripes down each arm. This new look was intended to be more modern and fun than its predecessor—a move that proved popular among fans of all ages at the time. It remained unchanged until 1996 when it underwent another transformation; this time becoming much more realistic looking while still maintaining some elements of fun by adding stars around its ears as well as two large paw prints behind it on either side of a bold letter "H".

In 2009, after nearly 13 years without any changes being made to their primary or secondary marks, The University Of Houston decided once again that it was high time for something fresh: introducing yet another version that featured just a single paw print inside what looks like an abstract sunburst shape along with three distinct colors (red/white/blue) instead of two (orange & white). While this most recent iteration is quite different from those before it—and may not be everyone's favorite—it's certainly been successful so far given how often we've seen merchandise bearing these designs out there today!




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Houston Cougars
2012 - Present

A sleek red modern looking cougar’s head inside a red oval circle. Designed by Joe Bosack

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Houston Cougars
2012 - 2017

A sleek modern looking cougar’s head in red and blue inside a blue oval circle. Designed by Joe Bosack

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Houston Cougars
2012 - 2017

Red interlocking beveled letters “UH” with white and red trim.

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Houston Cougars
2012 - 2017

White interlocking beveled letters “UH” with white and red trim on a red background.

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Houston Cougars
2003 - 2012

Red interlocking letters “UH” with blue and white trim and a cougars head growling.

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Houston Cougars
2003 - 2012

A cougar’s head in red and blue with mouth wide open over the interlocked letters “UH” in red with white trim.

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Houston Cougars
2003 - 2012

A cougar’s head in red and blue with mouth wide open.

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Houston Cougars
2003 - 2010

A cougar’s head in a white with red and blue trim circle and a wordmark arched around the cougar “HOUSTON COUGARS” in red with blue trim.

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Houston Cougars
2003 - 2010

A red paw with scratch marks.

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Houston Cougars
2003 - 2010

A cougar’s head in red and blue with mouth wide open over a wordmark “HOUSTON” in red with blue and white trim.

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Houston Cougars
1997 - 2000

Red interlocking letters “UH” with blue and white trim.

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Houston Cougars
1996 - 2003

A red, white, and black front-facing cougar with red claw streaks behind.

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Houston Cougars
1996 - 2003

A red paw with scratch marks.

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Houston Cougars
1996 - 2003

A tan cougar standing on a wordmark “HOUSTON” in red with black formed background and “COUGARS” in red on a white banner.

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Houston Cougars
1996 - 2003

A red and black cougar on the prowl.

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Houston Cougars
1996 - 2003

Light brown and black cougar next to interlocked initials “UH” in red.

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