Wolfpack Alternate Logo
The North Carolina State Wolfpack alternate logo has been a part of the school’s identity since its inception in 1887. The logo was initially designed by former NC State student and artist William S. Bowles Jr., who created it to represent the spirit of the university and its athletic teams. The original design featured an aggressive wolf head with fangs bared, set against a red background with black lettering spelling out “NC STATE WOLFPACK” in all capital letters on either side of the wolf head. This iconic image quickly became synonymous with North Carolina State University athletics and is still used today as an alternate logo for various sports teams at NCSU, including football, basketball, baseball, soccer, and softball programs, among others.
Over time though, this classic image has undergone some minor changes to reflect modern trends while still maintaining the core elements that make it so recognizable around campus grounds or when watching college sporting events across America featuring NC State athletes competing on behalf of their beloved Wolfpack team colors: red & white! In recent years small adjustments have been made, such as adding more detail to fur patterns or making subtle modifications like switching up font styles for text surrounding main images within logos; however, overall, these tweaks haven't taken away from what makes this symbol truly special - which is how well-known & widely accepted it's become over decades despite any updates that may occur along way!
In conclusion, then we can see just how important this particular piece of artwork has become not only amongst students/alumni but also fans everywhere who follow ACC sports religiously each year - all thanks to Mr. Bowles' timeless creation back when he first unveiled his masterpiece many moons ago…the North Carolina State Wolfpack Alternate Logo continues to be one most instantly recognizable symbols collegiate athletics even after 133 years since initial conception date!
Wolfpack Products
2023 - Present
A large red letter “S” with small letters “N” and “C” in the middle with white and black trim.
Former primary logo.
2011 - 2023
The State wolf mascot with a red hat, “NC STATE,” in white.
Moved to the primary logo.
2005 - Present
The State wolf mascot with a red hat “NC STATE” in white and a sweater with “NCS” in red.
2005 - 2011
A grey and white lone wolf howling on a black, grey, and white rock above a wordmark “NC STATE” in red on a formed black background over “WOLFPACK” in black on a white banner.
2005 - 2011
The State wolf mascot with a red hat “NC STATE” in white and a sweater with “NCS.” Wordmark “NC STATE” in beveled red on a formed black background over “WOLFPACK” in black on a white banner.
2005 - 2011
The State wolf headshot with a red hat “NC STATE” in white. Wordmark “NC STATE” in beveled red on a formed black background over “WOLFPACK” in black on a white banner.
2005 - 2011
A large white letter “S” with small letter “N” and “C” in middle with red and black trim.
2005 - 2011
A pack of grey and white wolves howling on a black, grey, and white rock above a wordmark “NC STATE” in red on a formed black background over “WOLFPACK” in black on a white banner.
2005 - 2011
A large red letter “S” with small letter “N” and “C” in middle with white and black trim. Wordmark “NC STATE” in red on a formed black background.
2005 - 2011
The State wolf mascot with a red hat “NC STATE” in white and a sweater with “NCS.” Wordmark “NC STATE” in beveled red on a formed black background over “WOLFPACK” in black on a white banner.
2005 - 2011
The State wolf mascot with a red hat “NC STATE” in white.
2003 - 2005
A large white letter “S” with small letter “N” and “C” in middle with red and black trim.
1997 - 2003
A black and white angry wolf with the letters “NCS” on a red striped sweater and a red and black hat with the letters “NCS” in red.
1994 - 2003
A block letter “S” in red with a white outline and scripted wordmark “Wolfpack” in black on a diagonal.
1994 - 2003
3 black, white and red angry wolves under stylized custom wordmark “Wolfpack” in black.
1994 - 2003
A block letter “S” in red with a white outline.
1986 - 1999
The initials “NSC” in a diamond shape in red with black trim.
1967 - 2003
The State’s wolf mascot with a red hat “NCSU” in black.
1967 - 2005
The State’s wolf mascot with a red hat “NCSU” in black.
1967 - 2005
The original front-facing head of Tuffy the wolf with a red sailor hat adorning NCSU in black.
1967 - 2005
A large red letter “S” with small letters “N” and “C” in the middle red.
1950 - 1963
A red block letter “S” with “N.C.” in the upper bar and “STATE” in the lower bar in white.
