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 …
Seminoles Alternate Logo The Florida State Seminoles have a long and storied history, with their alternate logo being no exception. The first alternate logo was introduced in 1978 as part of the school’s new identity package. It featured an orange spearhead surrounded by green circles, representing the school’s colors and mascot at the time. This design lasted until 1993 when …
Seminoles Wordmark Logo The Florida State Seminoles have a long and storied history of athletics, and their wordmark logo is no exception. The iconic symbol has been around since the 1950s when an FSU student first developed it as part of a contest to create an official school logo. Since then, the logo has undergone several changes over time in …
Seminoles Primary Logo The Florida State Seminoles’ primary logo has been around since 1947 and is an iconic symbol of the university. The original design was created by a student at the school, Bill Miller, who wanted to create something that would represent FSU’s spirit and strength. It featured a Native American figure in a full headdress with two spears …
