Horned Frogs Alternate Logo
The TCU Horned Frogs have been an integral part of Texas Christian University since 1897. The original logo, created by a student in the early 1900s, featured a horned frog with its head facing left and its body forming an "S" shape. This logo has remained largely unchanged for over 100 years and is still used today as the main symbol of TCU athletics.
In 2005, however, the university unveiled a new alternate logo featuring two interlocking Ts that form a shield-like shape around the traditional horned frog image. This design was intended to represent both TCU’s history and tradition while also emphasizing modernity and progressiveness within its athletic program. The new design quickly became popular among students, alumni, and faculty members alike; it even earned recognition from Sports Illustrated magazine named it one of college sports' best logos in 2006!
Today this alternate logo continues to be widely used throughout campus on t-shirts merchandise items such as hats or mugs; yet despite its popularity, some fans remain loyal to the classic original version which they feel better represents their school spirit pride - making clear that no matter what changes are made there will always be something special about being part of “Frog Nation!”
Horned Frogs Products
2013 - Present
Three initials “TCU” in purple with black trim in an arched pattern. The letters “TCU” represent the school Texas Christian University.
A new shade of purple.
2013 - Present
Three initials “TCU” in purple in an arched pattern. The letters “TCU” represent the school Texas Christian University.
A new shade of purple.
2013 - Present
A Horned Frog in white with purple highlights.
A new shade of purple.
2012 - 2013
Three initials “TCU” in purple in an arched pattern. The letters “TCU” represent the school Texas Christian University.
A darker shade of purple.
2012 - 2013
Three initials “TCU” in purple with black trim in an arched pattern. The letters “TCU” represent the school Texas Christian University.
A darker shade of purple.
2012 - 2013
A Horned Frog in white with purple highlights.
A darker shade of purple.
2001 - 2012
Three initials “TCU” in purple in an arched pattern. The letters “TCU” represent the school Texas Christian University.
2001 - 2012
Three letters “TCU” in white with purple trim in an arched pattern. The letters “TCU” represent the school Texas Christian University.
1997 - 2012
A Horned Frog in white with purple trim under a purple with white trim initials “TCU” on top of the wordmark “HORNED FROGS” in white on a purple with a white trim background. The initials “TCU” represents Texas Christian University.
1997 - 2012
A Horned Frog in purple under a purple with white trim letters “TCU.” The initials “TCU” represent Texas Christian University.
1997 - 2012
A Horned Frog in purple.
1997 - 2005
A Horned Frog in white with purple highlights.
1997 - 2005
Arched initials “TCU” in purple over a white horned frog.
1997 - 2005
Arched initials “TCU” in white with purple trim over a white horned frog.
1977 - 1997
An updated purple Horned Frog with the initials “TCU” in a new font in purple.
1966
Horned Frog Head facing right in white with purple and grey highlights.
1965
A Horned Frog in white with purple highlights.
