Redskins Primary Logo
The Washington Redskins have a long and storied history in the National Football League. Their primary logo has undergone several iterations since they first began playing in 1932. The original logo featured an Indian head with feathers. It was used until 1972, when it was replaced by a more modern design featuring two overlapping arrows that formed an “R” for Redskins. This logo version remained unchanged until 2020, when it was retired due to its offensive nature towards Native Americans.
In 2021, the team unveiled its new primary logo: a stylized shield with three stars representing courage, strength, and pride, as well as elements such as feathers and arrowheads inspired by Native American cultures of North America's Great Plains region. The colors are also symbolic; burgundy represents passion while gold stands for excellence and unity among all people associated with the franchise, both on and off the field. In addition to this new look, there is also now an alternate version that features a white background instead of the burgundy one from before, along with similar symbols present within it too.
These changes represent evolution and hope for better representation in future generations within professional sports franchises everywhere. It shows that even though some logos may be seen as outdated or offensive today, teams can still make necessary adjustments to ensure everyone involved feels respected regardless if they're fans or players alike - something we should all strive towards achieving together no matter what our differences may be at times!
1983 - 2020
The current version of the Washington Redskins logo features a simplified, modernized form of the native American head inside a yellow circle, with two feathers attached to it. This logo is the same logo as the 1972 logo.
1982
This “tucked feather” version came about as a result of the decals not properly sticking to the helmets at the lower juncture of the feathers and the outer circle. The following year, the decal manufacturer started using a more flexible material, and the team reverted to the “hanging feather” version of the logo.
1972 - 1981
In 1972, the Redskins removed the letter “R” and replaced it with an native American. The circle is now a solid yellow with two feathers hanging. The native American is brown skinned with black hair and two white feathers.
1970 - 1971
Vince Lombardi, who coached the Redskins in 1969 before dying during the 1970 pre-season, was the inspiration behind the helmet. Lombardi pushed for the logo, with the letter “R” which sat inside a white circle enclosed within a burgundy circle border, with Indian feathers hanging down from the side, because of its similarity to the “G” on the helmets worn by his Green Bay Packers for many years.
1965 - 1969
The Redskins made a major change to their logo in 1965 with the change to an arrow. A white and gold arrow with one feather outlined in the color maroon.
1960 - 1964
The 1960 logo for the Redskins, featured a white silhouette of an native american with red outline in a circle with a white banner.
1952 - 1959
In 1952 a new design of the native American appeared. Facing to the right, again with black hair and two feathers one yellow and one red.
1937 - 1951
The move to Washington brought a new logo with an native American in white circle with yellow trim. The native American has black hair and two red features.