No season goes on without a single team changing its primary logo, sometimes with a complete overhaul of its brand. But not all changes are received with enthusiasm by fans. Yes, some changes are met with open arms and get their well-deserved praise. Others, however, quickly become a source of frustration and sometimes even anger. So, today, let’s pay tribute …
From Indians to Guardians: A Logo History
“Cleveland Indians are no more. Long live the Cleveland Guardians!” This is how the 2022 season began for this more-than-a-century-old baseball team. Criticized for using Native American symbols since the 1970s, it finally caved in and rebranded itself under the name Cleveland Guardians. Its name, however, isn’t the only thing that has changed and evolved over the years. Its logo …
The Name Change of Cleveland Guardian is Now Official
Sports Logo History It is official. The name change of Cleveland’s MLB franchise will be officially changed from the Indians to the Cleveland Guardian. Originally, the name change for this franchise was made official in July 2022. However, the momentum of this potential name change was quickly stalled by a local roller derby team based in Cleveland. They challenged the …
The Cleveland Indians Will Become the Guardians in 2021
It is indeed official. The Cleveland Indians will have a new name for their team starting next season. For the first time since 1915, Cleveland will change the name of its baseball team. On Friday, the franchise made an announcement via social media that the Cleveland Indians will now be known as the Cleveland Guardians. The video announcement was narrated …
Cleveland Indians to Drop Nickname, Full Rebranding on the Horizon
On Sunday, it was announced that the Cleveland Indians will be dropping their nickname due to a recent rise in social justice efforts. Back in July, the Washington Football Team dropped the offensive “Redskins” name, and that catapulted similar organizations to take a look at their own identities. Cleveland is the most recent to do so and is set to …
Inside Florida State’s Fight to Keep the Seminole Nickname and Mascot
The debate regarding Native American nicknames and imagery is nothing new in professional sports, but it is largely a matter of taste. After several decades’ worth of complaints, the Cleveland Indians did away with their Chief Wahoo mascot in 2018. In the NFL, the Washington Redskins have garnered their fair share of controversy over owner Dan Snyder’s insistence not to drop …
Finally Pаrting Ways with Chiеf Wаhоо Lоgо
Cleveland Indians Alternate Logo 2014 – 2018 Bеginning in 2019, thе tеаm’ѕ jеrѕеуѕ will no lоngеr fеаturе thе Native Amеriсаn саriсаturе Chief Wahoo, whiсh hаѕ bееn widеlу сhаrасtеrizеd аѕ оffеnѕivе and rасiѕt. Thе сhаngе was аnnоunсеd bу Mаjоr Lеаguе Bаѕеbаll. Thе Cleveland Indiаnѕ hаd аlrеаdу bееn ѕhifting аwау frоm uѕing the ѕуmbоl, thе tеаm аdорtеd a “C” аѕ its mаin …
Cleveland Indians Wordmark Logo
Cleveland Indians 2014 – 2021 A new direction for the Cleveland Indians logo as they replace the native American with a block letter “C” in red. This logo is very similar to the 1904 logo of the Cleveland Bluebirds. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland. Indians Alternate LogoIndians Primary LogoIndians Team HistoryIndians Wordmark Logo The Cleveland Indians have …
Cleveland Indians Alternate Logo
Cleveland Indians 2014 – 2021 A new direction for the Cleveland Indians logo as they replace the native American with a block letter “C” in red. This logo is very similar to the 1904 logo of the Cleveland Bluebirds. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.Indians Primary LogoIndians Wordmark LogoIndians Team HistoryIndians Alternate Logo The Cleveland Indians have a …
Cleveland Indians Primary Logo
Cleveland Indians 2014 – 2021 A new direction for the Cleveland Indians logo as they replace the native American with a block letter “C” in red. This logo is very similar to the 1904 logo of the Cleveland Bluebirds. The letter “C” represents the city of Cleveland.Indians Alternate LogoIndians Wordmark LogoIndians Team HistoryIndians Primary Logo The Cleveland Indians Primary Logo …