Nationals Primary Logo
The Washington Nationals have a long and storied history of logos, beginning with their first logo in 2005. The original logo featured a white “W” on top of an outline of the Capitol Building in red and blue. This was intended to represent the team’s connection to its nation's capital city, as well as symbolize strength and power through patriotism. However, this design received mixed reviews from fans due to its simplicity and lack of creativity.
As such, the Nationals decided it was time for a change when they unveiled their new primary logo in 2011. This new look featured a navy blue “W” outlined by stars that were meant to evoke both Washington D.C.'s flag (which features three stars) as well as baseball's traditional five-pointed star pattern around home plate at each ballpark across America. Additionally, this version also included two stripes running down either side representing both Major League Baseball itself (with one stripe being red) along with D C.'s status within America--as represented by another stripe colored after Old Glory herself: Red White & Blue!
Today we see yet another iteration on display; however many aspects remain unchanged from previous versions including color scheme & overall shape/design elements which still honor our Nation's Capital City while simultaneously paying homage to MLB itself—allowing us all access to 'America's Pastime' no matter where we may be located throughout our great country! Ultimately though what truly makes these logos so iconic is how they've been able to capture not only DC but also American pride over generations - making them timeless pieces for any fan regardless if you're cheering out loud or quietly watching at home!
2011 - Present
The new current Washington logo is a red curly “W” with a blue outline in the middle of a white background and inside a blue circle with red outlines, two red stars, and a wordmark “WASHINGTON NATIONALS” in white.
2005 - 2010
The new Nationals logo is a wordmark “NATIONALS” in white with gold beveling and a red outline on blue background with a white and red seams baseball and 9 white stars below and red ribbon above with the wordmark “WASHINGTON” in white.
1992 - 2004
The “eMb” or “M” logo in red, white and blue on top of a white with red seams baseball inside a red and blue ring with a wordmark “MONTREAL EXPOS” in white lettering.
1969 - 1991
For almost 40 years the team held on to this awesome logo because it was smart and looked great from Expos de Montreal Baseball. Interwoven script pieces all come together to abbreviate the full name of the team. “eMb” in red white and blue forming a “M.” A wordmark “expos” in blue at the bottom.