Memphis Showboats
A modern-looking showboat steaming away down the river in blue and gold with a wordmark “MEMPHIS” in gold and “SHOWBOATS” in blue. It was carried over from the USFL with a change to blue on the wordmark.
Showboats Primary Logo
As a dedicated UFL and Memphis Showboats fan, you may have noticed a change in the team's logo for the upcoming 2024 season. While change can often be met with hesitation, I assure you that the new logo pays homage to the team's rich history and sets the tone for a successful future in the league.
Let's take a trip down memory lane and explore the evolution of the Memphis Showboats logo. The team was originally established in 1984 as a United States Football League (USFL) member. The team's name was inspired by the famous Mississippi River showboats that were popular in the 19th century. The original logo featured a steamboat with the team's name written in bold, red letters. This logo represented the team's connection to Memphis and its rich cultural heritage.
In 1985, the team underwent a rebranding and introduced a new logo. The new logo featured a more modern and dynamic blue and silver color scheme. The steamboat was still present, but it was now accompanied by a football and the team's name written in a sleek font. This logo represented the team's determination to be a force to be reckoned with on the football field.
Sadly, the USFL folded in 1986, and the Memphis Showboats disappeared from the football scene. However, in 2020, the UFL announced its return, and the Showboats were back in action. With a new league came a new logo, but this time, it paid tribute to the team's history. The logo featured a modernized version of the original steamboat, with the team's name written in a bold, black font. This logo served as a reminder of the team's roots and connection to Memphis.
Now, as we look towards the future of the UFL and the Memphis Showboats, a new logo has been introduced for the 2024 season. The new logo features a fierce-looking steamboat with its sails proudly displaying the team's blue, silver, and red colors. The team's name is written in a bold, modern font, giving it a solid and confident look. This logo perfectly encapsulates the team's determination to win the league and a championship.
In addition to its striking design, the new logo has a hidden meaning. The steamboat symbolizes strength and resilience, representing the team's ability to overcome any obstacle.
Memphis Showboats
2023 - 2024
A modern-looking showboat steaming away down the river in blue and gold with a wordmark "MEMPHIS" in gold and "SHOWBOATS" in white.
Final logo for the USFL.
Memphis Showboats
1984 - 2023
A half steam ship water wheel over wordmark "SHOWBOATS" in red.
Memphis Showboats Alternate
1984 - 1985
A half steam ship water wheel in red and white.
Memphis Showboats Alternate
1984 - 1985
A red cartoonish steam ship holding a football with a red wordmark "SHOWBOATS" arched and over the boat.
Memphis Showboats Wordmark
1984 - 1985
Wordmark "MEMPHIS" in grey and "SHOWBOATS" in red and it is shaped into a steam ship.
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