Uncover the classic Washington Capitols logo wordmark collection, featuring the team’s timeless designs from its BAA/NBA era. Explore Washington Capitols basketball heritage, delve into Washington Capitols NBA history, and celebrate the Washington Capitol legacy with wordmark files, preserving these historic logos for fans of D.C.’s early pro basketball.
Washington Capitols
1946 - 1951
The Capital building centered on a basketball with green and white strips and an arched wordmark "WASHINGTON" in green with white trim and "CAPITOLS."
Washington Capitols
1946 - 1951
Wordmark "WASHINGTON" in green with white trim and "CAPITOLS" in silver with green trim.
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The legacy of Washington Capitols wordmark logos
The Washington Capitols basketball journey began in 1946 as a Basketball Association of America charter team, later joining the NBA in 1949. First, the wordmark featured a bold “CAPITOLS” script with green and white accents. No major redesign occurred during its run, ending in 1951. These logos defined its brief era. Check nba.com/history for more insights.
Our Washington Capitols logo wordmark collection highlights the 1946 design, a favorite for fans of Washington Capitols NBA nostalgia. Because it’s a rare artifact, collectors value these wordmark logos tied to the Washington Capitol team’s short history. For the primary design, see our Washington Capitols primary logo. Thus, this collection honors the Capitols’ D.C. roots.
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