Black Bears Primary Logo

Maine Black Bears fans, rejoice! The history of the primary logo for the Maine Black Bears is as rich and varied as their storied sports program. From its inception in 1895 to today, the iconic symbol has been a source of pride and connection among generations of loyal supporters.

The original design was created by student-athletes from Bowdoin College who wanted something that would represent their school spirit in an eye-catching way. It featured a black bear with white eyes on its hind legs against a blue background - which remains part of today's current logo. This simple yet powerful image quickly became associated with all things related to Bowdoin athletics, including football games at Whittier Field and basketball games at Alumni Gymnasium; it even adorned early team uniforms!

In recent years, changes have been made to modernize this classic design while preserving its essential elements: two white eyes within an oval shape inside a blue circle representing Maine’s state flag colors (blue/white). In addition to being used on apparel such as t-shirts or hats worn by players during official events like press conferences or interviews, this updated version can also be seen prominently displayed around campus buildings like Alfond Arena or Memorial Gymnasium – making sure everyone knows exactly where they stand when it comes time for game day!

As you can see throughout these many decades worth of evolution – no matter what form they take – one thing has remained constant: The Maine Black Bear primary logo stands out proudly amongst other collegiate symbols nationwide, serving not only as a reminder but also a testament that tradition will always remain strong here in Orono Country.