Panthers Alternate Logo
The Pittsburgh Panthers alternate logo has been a part of the university’s history for many years. It is one of the most recognizable logos in college sports and has become synonymous with Pitt athletics. The logo was first introduced in 1972 when it replaced an earlier version used in 1959. Since then, it has gone through several changes to reflect Pitt’s teams' evolution and its whole identity.
The original design featured two panthers facing each other on either side of a shield with “Pittsburgh Panthers” written across it in white lettering on top and blue lettering below. This design was kept until 1996, when an updated version appeared featuring three panthers instead of two and more detailed artwork overall, including shading around each animal's face giving them more character than before. This new look also included gold accents that were not present previously, adding another layer to this iconic image.
In 2011, yet another update took place, making subtle changes such as increasing contrast between colors while keeping true to its predecessor's spirit by maintaining some aspects like font style, layout, and size. In addition, a third color - black-was incorporated into this iteration, providing further depth to what we now know today as Pittsburgh Panther's official alternate logo. The current emblem continues to serve and proudly represent the University Of Pittsburgh Athletics both locally & nationally, showcasing their prideful heritage throughout generations past & future alike!
2020 - Present
A front view of a Panther’s head in yellow and royal blue.
2020 - Present
Single-color scripted wordmark “Pitt” in royal blue.
A new shade of blue.
2020 - Present
A Panthers paw print in royal and gold.
2020 - Present
A script letter “P” in blue and gold pulled from the Panthers’ primary logo.
2020 - Present
The crest features architectural inspiration from the Cathedral of Learning, with a scripted wordmark “Pitt” in gold with white trim and a gold bridge, all within a shield of blue with white trim.
2018 - 2019
The crest features architectural inspiration from the Cathedral of Learning, with a scripted wordmark “Pitt” in gold with white trim and a gold bridge, all within a shield of black with white trim.
2016 - 2018
A wordmark “Pitt” in gold with blue trim.
2009 - 2016
A jagged headshot of a black and gold panther.
2006 - 2016
A blue with gold trim and black highlights the letter “P.”
2006 - 2009
A headshot of a blue and gold panther.
2005 - 2019
A blue and gold panther’s paw print.
2005 - 2006
A headshot of a blue and gold panther above a wordmark “PITTSBURGH” in blue with gold trim.
Former primary logo from 1997 – 2004.
2005 - 2006
A headshot of a blue and gold panther above a wordmark “PITT” in blue with gold trim.
2001 - 2005
A panther’s tooth on a blue with gold trim diamond shape plaque.
1997 - 2006
A jagged headshot of a blue and gold panther.
1997 - 2005
A headshot of a blue and gold panther above an arched wordmark “PITTSBURGH” and “PANTHERS” in blue with gold trim.
1994 - 1997
Growling panther in blue and gold resting on the scripted wordmark “Pitt” in blue.
1980 - 1989
Blue and gold standing Panther wearing a gold sweater with the letter “P” resting upon block wordmark “PITT” in blue with gold trim.
1977 - 1987
Growling panthers’ head in gold, blue and white.
1977 - 1987
Growling panthers’ head atop a wordmark “PITT” and “PANTHERS” in the 3-D with drop shadows, blue and gold.
1974 - 1987
Gold with blue highlights a sleek panther walking on top of the wordmark “PITT” the letter “P” is in gold with blue trim, and “ITT” is in blue.
Moved from a primary to alternate with a new design.
1973 - 1997
Single-color scripted wordmark “Pitt” in royal blue.
1973 - 1997
Single-color scripted wordmark “Pitt” in gold.
1970 - 1987
Diagonally cursive wordmark “PITT” with the wordmark “PANTHERS” in gold and in the tail, shown in blue and gold.
1970 - 1987
A scripted letter “P” in blue with a gold outline.
1970 - 1976
Growling gold and white panther with block wavy black with white trim wordmark “PITT” type across the panther.
1966 - 1973
An arched block wordmark “PITT” in blue with gold trim.
1960 - 1969
A yellow with blue highlights panther attacking while on top of a wordmark “PITT” in yellow with blue trim.
1960 - 1969
A block wordmark “PITT” in blue with a gold drop shadow behind a leaping panther in gold.
1959 - 1966
Single-color scripted wordmark “Pitt” in royal blue.
