Gamecocks Alternate Logo
The South Carolina Gamecocks have a long and storied history of alternate logos. The first logo was created in 1971 when the university adopted an intercollegiate athletic program. This original logo featured a rooster with its wings spread wide, perched atop the letters “SC” in bold black font. This classic design has remained largely unchanged over the years, but there have been some minor tweaks to keep it fresh and relevant for today's fans.
In 2008, South Carolina unveiled their newest alternate logo: a stylized version of their traditional mascot set against an orange background with two white stripes running across it from top to bottom. The new design incorporated more modern elements while still maintaining many aspects of the original look that fans had grown accustomed to over time; this included keeping both versions of "Gamecock" spelled out within each stripe as well as retaining certain features such as feathers on top of its head and talons underneath its feet for added detail workmanship.
Today, South Carolina continues to use these two logos interchangeably depending on what type or style they are looking for at any given moment; however no matter which one is chosen you can always count on them to represent school pride proudly! Whether you're cheering from home or attending games live inside Williams-Brice Stadium - Go Cocks!
2018 - Present
Interlocking initials “SC” in red with black trim. The initials “SC” represent the state of South Carolina.
The top serif of the “S” is now underneath the “C” below.
2008 - Present
A red Gamecock is running and in attach mode.
2008 - 2019
Interlocking initials “USC” in red with black trim. The initials “USC” represent the University of South Carolina.
2008 - 2018
Interlocking initials “SC” in red with black trim. The initials “SC” represent the state of South Carolina.
The top of serif of the “S” connects with the “C” below.
The shade of Garnet changed.
2008 - 2018
A wordmark “FIGHTING GAMECOCKS” in black above an arched wordmark “SOUTH CAROLINA” above the Gamecock’s logo.
2008 - 2018
A wordmark “SOUTH CAROLINA” in black above an arched wordmark “GAMECOCKS” above the Gamecock’s primary logo.
2008 - 2018
A wordmark “GAMECOCKS” in black above an arched wordmark “CAROLINA” above a Gamecock logo.
1998 - 2008
A 3D block of initials “USC” in Garnet, white, and black.
1998 - 2008
Interlocking initials “USC” in red with black trim. The initials “USC” represent the University of South Carolina.
1998 - 2008
Interlocking initials “SC” in red with black trim. The initials “SC” represent the state of South Carolina.
The top of serif of the “S” connects with the “C” below.
1975 - 1983
Garnet and black rooster attacking inside a block black with the garnet trim letter “C.”
Rooster of the domestic chicken trained for fighting.
1966 - 2008
A red Gamecock is running and in attach mode.
Rooster of the domestic chicken trained for fighting.
The Garnet shade was changed.
1961 - 1966
Gamecock with its wing spread and left leg raised in garnet and black inside a block letter “C” in garnet and black trim.
Rooster of the domestic chicken trained for fighting.
