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Phillies Primary Logo

The Philadelphia Phillies have a long and storied history, and their primary logo has been an integral part of that. The first iteration of the team’s logo was created in 1875 when they were known as the “Quakers”. This version featured a simple red-and-white circle with two crossed bats inside it. This design would remain largely unchanged until 1915 when the team adopted its iconic “P” logo for use on uniforms and other merchandise.

This new design became widely recognized throughout baseball circles as one of the most recognizable logos in all sports due to its simplicity yet boldness – something that still holds true today! While some minor tweaks have been made over time (such as changing from white to blue lettering), this classic symbol has remained consistent since 1915; making it one of the longest-standing logos in professional sports history!

Throughout generations, fans young and old alike can recognize this timeless emblem instantly upon sight – whether it be at Citizens Bank Park or on apparel worn by supporters all around town - proving just how deeply ingrained into Philadelphia culture this beloved symbol truly is! It's no wonder why so many people consider themselves diehard Phillies fanatics; after all who can resist such an iconic piece of art?




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Philadelphia Phillies
2019 - Present

Wordmark “Phillies” scripted in red on a blue Liberty Bell. Simplified version of previous logo, diamond removed, blue darkened, underline removed, and bell tweaked slightly.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1992 - 2018

The latest logo is comprises of a blue baseball infield trimmed in white and scarlet red with a white Liberty Bell inside and “Phillies” in scarlet red wordmark and underscore with blue stars dotting the “I”s in white trim.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1982 - 1991

A maroon letter “P” with a baseball in the center of the letter “P.” The letter “P” represents the team nickname Phillies.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1981

A red letter “P” with a baseball in the center of the letter “P.” The letter “P” represents the team nickname Phillies.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1976 - 1980

In 1976 the Phillies debuted their short lived mascots Phil and Phyllis. Phil and his counterpart Phyllis were children dressed in colonial garb. Phil is seen tossing a baseball and holding a bat while Phylis is ready to play with her glove. A wordmark “Phillies” in red with a baseball inside the letter “P” and a red border.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1970 - 1975

A red letter “P” with a baseball in the center of the letter “P” and a wordmark below “phillies” in red.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1950 - 1969

The Phillies logo changed to a red Phillies cap with a baseball circling around the cap with four blue stars. A wordmark “Phillies” in red circling as well.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1946 - 1949

In 1946 the Phillies changed logos to a square red background with a bat at the bottom. On top is a Phillies baseball player sliding with a catcher attempting to catch a baseball. A wordmark below the players “Fightin’ Phillies” scripted in white.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1944 - 1945

This logo features a blue jay perching atop scripted wordmark “Phillies” in red.


Todd Radom Design: Sports Logo Case Study

In the sports world, a change in visual identity is generally spurred on by either a) a change in franchise ownership, or b) the desire to separate from an era of failure on the field of play. In January 1944 the Philadelphia Phillies were getting ready for what was to become yet another year in the middle of a streak of 16 consecutive losing seasons. This was also to be the first season under a new ownership regime, led by 28 year-old Bob Carpenter Jr. During the 1943-44 offseason the club hired marketing consultants in an effort to increase revenue and drum up fan support—a very unusual move for a Major League franchise back in those days, especially so in the middle of World War II. An additional nickname and a visual insignia were sought for the franchise, via a contest. This new monicker was intended to supplement the traditional Phillies nickname. A contest was announced on January 25, seeking a fresh name, one which would reflect the club's "new spirit," with a $100 war bond to be awarded to the winning entry. Read More...

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Philadelphia Phillies
1939 - 1943

Again same emblem with new colors. Philadelphian standing in the middle of a light blue baseball diamond and a circle with grey ring with an red trim. A yellow wordmark “PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL CLUB.”


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Philadelphia Phillies
1938

Same emblem with new colors. Philadelphian standing in the middle of a yellow baseball diamond and a circle with yellow ring with an blue trim. A yellow wordmark “PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL CLUB.”


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Philadelphia Phillies
1915 - 1937

The original Phillies logo of a Philadelphian standing in the middle of a dark blue baseball diamond and a circle with red ring with an blue trim. A white wordmark “PHILADELPHIA NATIONAL LEAGUE BASEBALL CLUB” on red background.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1911 - 1914

Red letter “P.”


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Philadelphia Phillies
1910

Green letter “P” in olde style english font.


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Philadelphia Phillies
1901 - 1909

Black letter “P.”


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Philadelphia Phillies
1900

Blue letter “P.”


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