
Commodores Wordmark Logo
The Vanderbilt Commodores wordmark logo has a long and storied history that dates back to the late 19th century. The first iteration of the Commodore logo was created in 1888 when it was used as a decorative element for the school’s football team uniforms. This original design featured an anchor with two crossed swords behind it, which is still used today by many universities around the world as their official mascot or symbol.
In 1967, Vanderbilt adopted its current version of its iconic wordmark logo featuring “Vandy” written in bold black letters on top of a white background with gold trimming along each side and bottom edge. This modernized look replaced an earlier version which included navy blue lettering atop maroon-colored fabric instead; this older design had been used since 1949 up until 1967 when it was retired permanently from use at all athletic events hosted by Vanderbilt University thereafter.
Today, this classic Commodore wordmark remains one of college sports' most recognizable logos throughout America due to its timelessness and traditional appeal amongst alumni members who have continued to show their support for Vandy athletics over many generations now past and present alike! It is also often seen emblazoned onto apparel items such as hats & t-shirts sold both on campus stores or online retailers like Amazon - making sure everyone can proudly display their allegiance towards these beloved Commodores wherever they may go!
Commodores Products

2022 - Present
Left-aligned stacked wordmark “VANDERBILT COMMODORES” in gold.
Font: Custom

2022 - Present
A stacked wordmark “VANDERBILT COMMODORES” in gold.
Font: Custom

2022 - Present
A wordmark “COMMODORES” in gold.
Font: Custom

2022 - Present
A wordmark “VANDERBILT” in gold.
Font: Custom

2015 - Present
Slightly diagonal script wordmark “VandyBoys” in gold.
Font: Custom

2012 - 2022
Double-lined wordmark “VANDERBILT” in bold black on top and “COMMODORES” in gold on the bottom.
A new shade of gold.
Font: Unknown

2008 - 2022
A wordmark “COMMODORES” in black.
Font: Unknown

2008 - 2022
A wordmark “VANDERBILT” in black.
Font: Unknown

2008 - 2012
Double-lined wordmark “VANDERBILT” in bold black on top and “COMMODORES” in gold on the bottom.
Font: Unknown

1999 - 2008
Arched wordmark “VANDERBILT” in black with white trim on formed gold background.
Font: Unknown

1999 - 2004
A wordmark “VANDERBILT” in black with white trim on a formed gold background and a banner in white with black and gold trim with the wordmark “COMMODORES” in black.
Font: Custom

1999 - 2004
Arched wordmark “COMMODORES” in black with white trim on formed gold background.
Font: Unknown