As one of the most recognizable teams in the NBA, the Los Angeles Lakers have gone through a number of logo changes over the years. From their early days in Minneapolis to their current home in LA, the Lakers’ logo has evolved alongside the team’s successes and struggles. Each iteration of the logo reflects the team’s history, culture, and identity, …
When Only The Hometown Name Make Sense
Hartford Whalers Primary Logo 1993 – 1997 Professional sports franchises relocate all of the time. It’s a fact of life, no matter the game. The Carolina Hurricanes used to be the Hartford Whalers. The Texas Rangers were the Washington Senators. The Tennessee Titans began as the Houston Oilers. In the NBA, the franchise’s movement is perhaps the most rampant of …
Minneapolis Lakers Alternate Logo
Minneapolis Lakers 1948 – 1960 The first logo of the Lakers was back when the team was in Minneapolis. The logo has a map of Minnesota in white on a brown and black outline basketball as a background and the location of Minneapolis is highlighted by a yellow star. A wordmark “MPLS” in yellow with two stars and “LAKERS” below …
Minneapolis Lakers Primary Logo
Minneapolis Lakers 1948 – 1960 The first logo of the Lakers was back when the team was in Minneapolis. The logo has a map of Minnesota in white on a brown and black outline basketball as a background and the location of Minneapolis is highlighted by a yellow star. A wordmark “MPLS” in yellow with two stars and “LAKERS” below …