Squires Logo History
The Virginia Squires were a professional basketball team based in Norfolk, Virginia that competed in the American Basketball Association (ABA) from 1970 to 1976. The team logo was one of the most recognizable logos of its era and is still remembered fondly by many fans today.
The original logo featured an orange and blue circle with a white silhouette of George Washington standing inside it. This design was chosen as a nod to both the state's history as well as its nickname - "Old Dominion." The lettering on top read “Virginia Squires” while below there were two stars representing each division title won by the franchise during their time in the ABA competition.
In 1973, due to financial difficulties, ownership changed hands and brought about changes for both players and personnel alike; this included changing up their iconic logo once again. This new iteration kept much of what had made it popular before but added an additional element –a black-and-white drawing depicting three men playing basketball underneath an archway reading “Squireland” – giving it more visual appeal than ever before! While this version only lasted for one season before being replaced yet again when ownership changed hands once more shortly thereafter, it remains among some fans' favorite designs associated with this beloved franchise from years gone by!
1976
Unused Logo
An ABA red, white and blue basketball centered on a white shield with two red stars on both sides. Wordmark “SQUIRES” on top in blue and “VIRGINIA” on the bottom in blue.
1975 - 1976
Single lined wordmark “squires” in a funky multi-colored script.
1975 - 1976
Double lined wordmark “squires” in a funky multi-colored script and “THE NEW VIRGINIA” in maroon on a cream background.
1972 - 1974
Stately red coat colonist in a circle with a ABA red, white and blue basketball.
1972 - 1974
Stately red coat colonist in a circle with a ABA red, white and blue basketball on a blue background.
1970 - 1971
Red Coat colonist dribbling a ABA red, white and blue basketball across the state of Virginia.
1970 - 1971
Red Coat colonist dribbling a ABA red, white and blue basketball across the state of Virginia. Wordmark “VIRGINIA SQUIRES” in blue above a red line and a list of cities in Virginia.