
Commodores Primary Logo
The Vanderbilt Commodores have a long and proud history of collegiate athletics, which is reflected in the team's primary logo. The original design for the Commodore logo dates back to 1922 when an alumnus named Charles Davis designed it as a way to honor both his alma mater and his military service. The design featured an anchor with crossed swords beneath it, representing naval power and strength. This symbol was chosen as a reminder of Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt’s role in helping found the university during its early days.
Since then, there have been several iterations of this classic emblem over time that reflect changes in school colors or other minor modifications such as adding stars or stripes around the shield-shaped background behind them. In 1986 however, the University decided to adopt its current official version featuring navy blue lettering on top of gold trimming along with three white stars above two crossed sabers below it all set against a black circular background. While some may argue that this modern look has lost some of its original charms, it still remains one of college sports' most recognizable logos today due largely because its simple yet powerful imagery conveys exactly what being part of Vanderbilt Athletics means –strength through unity and excellence in competition.
In short, the Vanderbilt Commodores Primary Logo has come quite far since first being introduced nearly 100 years ago but despite all these changes over time it still retains much of its original essence while also embodying what being a Commodore means–winning with class and supporting each other through thick and thin on our way to victory!
The SEC League Team Logo Battle is a great way for Vanderbilt Commodores Sports fans to show their school spirit! With the competition heating up, it's time to vote and support the Commodore logo as they battle against other teams in the conference. It's a fun way for fans of all ages to get involved and cheer on their favorite team - so don't miss out!
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Commodores Products

2023 - Present
A bold letter “V” with curved serifs in a new shade of gold with black trim.

2012 - 2022
White serif font letter “V” on a black star in gold trim.
A new shade of gold.

2008 - 2012
White serif font letter “V” on a black star in gold trim.

2004 - 2008
Wordmark “VANDERBILT” in black on a formed gold background across a gold with the white and black trim letter “V.”

1999 - 2004
A gold and black Commodore with a sword on gold with the white and black trim letter “V” with a wordmark “VANDERBILT” in black with white trim on a formed gold background.

1991 - 1999
Wordmark “VANDERBILT” in gold across a black letter “V.”

1975 - 1984
A gold letter “V” on black with a gold trim star.

1984 - 1991
A streaking black with a white trim star next to gold with the black trim letter “V.”

1965 - 1975
A gold letter “V” on a black star.