Professional sports in North America would look a lot different if just one of these radical sports logo redesigns went from concept to reality. Many teams change logos in an attempt to modernize, while some prefer to keep it old school in an homage to the franchise's heritage. These radical sports logo redesigns swing more towards the former than the latter, eschewing heritage for topicality.
In addition to hipster NFL logos, there are also NFL helmets that pay tribute to Star Wars and soccer club (European football) logos that have been given the minimalist treatment. In addition to being fun to look at, these radical sports logo redesigns do a great job at bridging the gap between design, art and sports. Here's hoping a few professional sports teams at least consider minimalist or hipster mascots in the future.
12 Radical Sports Logo Redesigns
From Hipster Football Branding to Simplified Sports Symbols:
Michael Hines — Feb 5, 2014 — Lifestyle
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Fantasy Sport Emblem Designs
The 'Westeros League' Game Of Thrones Sport Team Logos are Fantastic
11
Mean Football Memes
The Honest NFL Logos by Brian Huntington are Worth a Touchdown Dance
10
Sci-Fi Sports Helmets
The Star Wars National Football League by John Raya is Fictional
9
Hipsterized Sports Logos
The New Brooklyn New Yorkers Team Embraces the Hipster Culture
8
Hipster Football Branding
Artist Dave Rappoccio Reworked the NFL Team's Images into Hipster Logos
7
Simplified Sports Symbols
The SixSix8 Minimalist NHL Teams are Cool Athletic Adaptions
6
Fantasy-Inspired NFL Logos
These NFL Game of Thrones Logos are a Great Way to Start the Season
5
Cartoonized Hockey Logos
These Graphics Imagine What Pokemon Sports Teams Would Look Like
4
Minimalist Soccer Team Crests
The Minimalist Soccer Team Logos are Straightforward Yet Poignant
3
NHL Playoff Rebranding
Pizza Chain Undergoes Temporary Name Change in Montreal
2
Equality-Promoting Sport Pictograms
The Rio 2016 Olympics and Paralympic Symbols Are Made Equal
1
Revamped Football Logos
London Graphic Designer Salman Anjum Re-Imagines UK Team Emblems
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Classical Hockey Portraits
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