Retro Style Logos and Uniforms - Page 250

knuckler · 03-02-2015, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud4579

Sorry I'm on a roll. How about Ohio players turned into the Montreal players? Toronto needs a rival. Using Montreal polar bears colors?

And the Montreal polar bears as the Eau Claire paws?

DC, I saw the original post before it was edited and missed the part about the polar bear colors. I will re-do this logo for you, but here is what I have so far.

I will get you both the Players and Paws over the next day - it is no trouble to me at all.

knuckler · 03-02-2015, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud4579

Burlington Champs? Lake sox? Creemers? Ice breakers?

Champs is a cool idea. I could see doing a French explorer theme for the logo.

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Originally Posted by jpeters1734

Hey I was thinking about the keystone league and realized that there are not enough western PA teams. How could you leave out the oil region?

Titusville was the beginning of the oil industry in the United States. A team could be called the Titusville Drillers. It has a ring I think

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Pittsburgh Three Rivers(or Keystones)?

Johnstown Johnnies(A real baseball name, not my idea)

Oil City Oilers(you already did this for me, but could be used as a minor team)

Keeping up with the oil theme, the Oil Creek Boomers(Oil creek valley is a region the encompasses Titusville and Oil City. If you used one of them, this one might not make sense.)

Franklin Knights(No real historical significance, but you did the logo for me.)

Indiana Miners (Had a big coal mining industry in the early 20th century.)

State College Lions?

New Castle Pyros?(A big player in the fireworks industry)

There is also a lot of native american history in SW PA. I'm not sure about a city and nickname.

Just some ideas

I'd be happy with anything you come up with.

Thanks for these suggestions - it's a big help. I will work on some of these towns for you as ideas for logos come to me.

knuckler · 03-02-2015, 09:26 PM

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Originally Posted by darkcloud4579

Sorry I'm on a roll. How about Ohio players turned into the Montreal players? Toronto needs a rival. Using Montreal polar bears colors?

And the Montreal polar bears as the Eau Claire paws?

Montreal Players, take two:

darkcloud4579 · 03-02-2015, 09:35 PM

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Originally Posted by knuckler

DC, I saw the original post before it was edited and missed the part about the polar bear colors. I will re-do this logo for you, but here is what I have so far.

I will get you both the Players and Paws over the next day - it is no trouble to me at all.

These colors are actually perfect. Thanks! Love that it's in French too!!! Nice touch!

Pwal · 03-02-2015, 10:05 PM

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Originally Posted by knuckler

Champs is a cool idea. I could see doing a French explorer theme for the logo.

Actually, Champ is the name of the Lake Champlain monster. I think that would make a great logo too. Just an idea.

darkcloud4579 · 03-02-2015, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Pwal

Actually, Champ is the name of the Lake Champlain monster. I think that would make a great logo too. Just an idea.

Yeah, sorry. I was at a rest stop when I posted those ideas without explanation.

Champ = Name of the monster in the lake. Lake Champlain

Icebreakers = Named for the ferries that transport folks from the NY side to the VT side. In winter, they are indeed icebreakers.

Creemers = A specific kind of soft serve ice cream only sold in Vermont that isn't sold that way anymore. It's just regular soft serve, but they still call them creemees not Ice cream or soft serve.

Lake Sox = Obviously because of the lake.

Eugene Church · 03-02-2015, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by knuckler

I wasn't sure what to do for the Cavalry. I thought about crossed swords and a soldier on a charging horse, but in the end, I went for something a little different and based this logo on the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment's patch. Please let me know if anyone sees a better option or a way to improve the logo.

Agree... #1 is my pick, too... I like the split color in the middle.

Eugene Church · 03-02-2015, 11:36 PM

knuckler, have you decided on the teams for the New England League?

Let me know the the towns and I'll work on the nicknames.

Or do you want the nicknames before you decide on the towns?

Let me know.

Tony Pellegrino · 03-03-2015, 02:41 AM

Here's a list of all professional teams that have played in each of these towns. Hope it helps.

Northern League

Auburn-Lewiston - Cupids,
Augusta - Kennebecs
Bangor - Millionaires, Maroons, Blue Ox, Lumberjacks
Burlington - A's, Reds, Mariners, Expos,
Concord - Marines, Carnations
Manchester - Amoskeags, Farmers, Maroons, Gazettes, Manchesters, Colts, Textiles, Blue Sox
Nashua - Rainmakers, Millionaires, Hawks, Pride
Portland - Phenoms, Blue Sox, Duffs, Eskimos, Gulls, Pilots

Southern Division

Bridgeport - Victors, Soubrettes, Orators, Crossmen, Hustlers, Americans, Bears, Bees, Bluefish
Hartford - Dark Blues, Babies, Bluebirds, Cooperatives, Nutmegs, Senators, Laurels, Bees, Chiefs
Lowell - Ladies Men, Magicians, Chippies, Lowells, Orphans, Grays, Highwaymen, Millers, Honeys, Spinners
New Haven - Elm Citys, Blues, Nutmegs, Edgewoods, Blues, Black Crows, Prairie Hens, Murlins, White Wings, Weissmen, Profs, Bulldogs, Ravens
Providence - Rhode Islands, Grays, Clamdiggers, Chiefs,
Springfield - Horsemen, Ponies, Maroons, Tips, Green Sox, Hampdens, Rifles
Stamford - Bombers, Pioneers
Worcester - Ruby Legs, Grays, Whalers, Farmers, Quakers, Hustlers, Riddlers, Busters, Boosters, Panthers, Chiefs, Rosebuds, Tornadoes,

Other towns that have had many pro team seasons are Brockton (35), Lynn (39), Pittsfield (53), New Britian (44), Norwich (32), Waterbury (64), Pawtucket (61).

knuckler · 03-03-2015, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darkcloud4579

Sorry I'm on a roll. How about Ohio players turned into the Montreal players? Toronto needs a rival. Using Montreal polar bears colors?

And the Montreal polar bears as the Eau Claire paws?

knuckler · 03-03-2015, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Eugene Church

knuckler, have you decided on the teams for the New England League?

Let me know the the towns and I'll work on the nicknames.

Or do you want the nicknames before you decide on the towns?

Let me know.

I haven't completely decided on a structure, but the places that I am considering:

Worcester - Probably going to stick with hearts, but I am open to other ideas as well.
Burlington - Maple Sox, Champs
Hartford - Leaning toward Charter Oaks but again am open to ideas.
Bridgeport
Springfield
New Haven
Portland
Norwich
Waterbury
Manchester
New Bedford
Danbury
Bangor
Lewiston-Auburn
Portsmouth
Pittsfield
Stamford
Lowell
Fall River - Marksmen was suggested.
Salem
Nashua
Concord
Augusta - Sea Wolves was suggested.
Essex Junction
Brattleboro
Northfield

Whatever suggestions you have would be most welcome.

Pwal · 03-03-2015, 11:20 AM

May I suggest you name one team the Canadians? Many French-Canadians migrated to New England at the end of the 19th century up to then 1930s. In many places, more the half the population was French-Canadian, like Woonsocket, and in other places, they accounted for the third or more of the population, like Manchester, Nashua, Fall River.

You could even have the Woonsocket Naps to honor Napoleon Lajoie (like Cleveland did).

Anyway, I'm following this project of yours very closely, since I live just across the border, and I often travel to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. I can't wait to see what you'll come up with. I know it's gonna be amazing!

darkcloud4579 · 03-03-2015, 01:21 PM

I like the Woonsocket Naps idea. Just sounds fun. I think Pawtucket has to be included in this too since the Paw Sox are probably moving to Providence in real life soon.

Here's some inspiration though not of the baseball variety, it was a soccer project someone put together. I feel like there are some ideas in here.

txranger · 03-03-2015, 02:20 PM

Burlington Maple Sox

txranger · 03-03-2015, 02:48 PM

Montreal Players

Eugene Church · 03-03-2015, 05:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knuckler

I haven't completely decided on a structure, but the places that I am considering:

Worcester - Probably going to stick with hearts, but I am open to other ideas as well.
Burlington - Maple Sox, Champs
Hartford - Leaning toward Charter Oaks but again am open to ideas.
Bridgeport
Springfield
New Haven
Portland
Norwich
Waterbury
Manchester
New Bedford
Danbury
Bangor
Lewiston-Auburn
Portsmouth
Pittsfield
Stamford
Lowell
Fall River - Marksmen was suggested.
Salem
Nashua
Concord
Augusta - Sea Wolves was suggested.
Essex Junction
Brattleboro
Northfield

Whatever suggestions you have would be most welcome.

knuckler, your New England League is my my number one priority... over the IPA jersey project and my two Dynasties. I'll get busy today.

Eugene Church · 03-03-2015, 05:54 PM

knuckler, ignore these suggestions if you like... I won't be offended.

BRIDGEPORT

Bridgeport Barnums (for the P. T. Barnum Circus... housed in Bridgeport for years... it was Barnum's home).

Bridgeport Clowns (circus connection)

Bridgeport Big Tops (circus connection)

Bridgeport Greens (town is known as "The Park City"... Barnum and others donated land for Seaside Park, which now covers 375 acres... Seaside Park was designed by Central Park's architect, Frederick Law Olmsted... home of the Frisbee.

The Game · 03-03-2015, 06:57 PM

Tex, i was wondering if you would be willing to make some Colt .45's/Astros mashup uniforms for the 70's & 80's for me. One the Houston Roughnecks change to the Colt .45's they will keep that name until 2000 when they will just be called the Colts.
I want Astros colors on a home road and perhaps an alt jersey fopr the Colt .45's for the 70's & 80's
the Astros jerseys below.

wwines · 03-03-2015, 07:15 PM

Knuck and Tex you guys are on fire...love the Maple Sox and the Joueurs!

papershoes · 03-03-2015, 09:02 PM

Just wanted to say thanks to knuckler, txranger, and everyone else who contributed to this thread.

I had played OOTP quite some time ago but then shelved it for several years. Recently, I had stumbled across this thread, picked up OOTP15, and have been thoroughly enjoying adding these franchises into a fictional league.

Once again, many thanks for reviving my interest in OOTP!

As an aside, I'm a terrible graphic artist so, thought I would add some team names into the mix as a contribution:

Worcester
- Hearts is a fantastic franchise name

Burlington
- Maple Sox (those jerseys and logo are probably my favourite set in this thread)
- Sugar Maples (may also be a nice alternate to Maple Sox)

Hartford
- Charter Oaks (fantastic!)
- Bushnells (after Bushnell Park, the oldest publicly funded park in the US)
- Brokers (referring to the nickname as the "Insurance Capital of the World")
- Whalers (the hockey fan in me would love to see the return of the whale)

Bridgeport
- Big Tops (circus connection)
- Showmen (circus connection and, a reference to PT Barnum)
- Spectacle (circus connection)
- Ringmasters (circus connection)

Springfield
- Firsts (in reference to the nickname as the "City of Firsts")
- Victorians (called the "City of Homes", a reference to the architecture found in the city, most of which is Victorian)
- Mulberries (named after the street which sparked the famous Dr. Seuss book)

New Haven
- Elms ("the Elm City")
- Puritans (founded by English puritans in 1638)
- Greens (reference to New Haven Green, a National Historic Landmark)
- Beacons (reference to Five Mile Point Lighthouse)

Portland
- Beacons (reference to Portland Head Light)
- Lobsters

03-03-2015, 02:41 AM	#4989
Tony Pellegrino Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 22	Here's a list of all professional teams that have played in each of these towns. Hope it helps. Northern League Auburn-Lewiston - Cupids, Augusta - Kennebecs Bangor - Millionaires, Maroons, Blue Ox, Lumberjacks Burlington - A's, Reds, Mariners, Expos, Concord - Marines, Carnations Manchester - Amoskeags, Farmers, Maroons, Gazettes, Manchesters, Colts, Textiles, Blue Sox Nashua - Rainmakers, Millionaires, Hawks, Pride Portland - Phenoms, Blue Sox, Duffs, Eskimos, Gulls, Pilots Southern Division Bridgeport - Victors, Soubrettes, Orators, Crossmen, Hustlers, Americans, Bears, Bees, Bluefish Hartford - Dark Blues, Babies, Bluebirds, Cooperatives, Nutmegs, Senators, Laurels, Bees, Chiefs Lowell - Ladies Men, Magicians, Chippies, Lowells, Orphans, Grays, Highwaymen, Millers, Honeys, Spinners New Haven - Elm Citys, Blues, Nutmegs, Edgewoods, Blues, Black Crows, Prairie Hens, Murlins, White Wings, Weissmen, Profs, Bulldogs, Ravens Providence - Rhode Islands, Grays, Clamdiggers, Chiefs, Springfield - Horsemen, Ponies, Maroons, Tips, Green Sox, Hampdens, Rifles Stamford - Bombers, Pioneers Worcester - Ruby Legs, Grays, Whalers, Farmers, Quakers, Hustlers, Riddlers, Busters, Boosters, Panthers, Chiefs, Rosebuds, Tornadoes, Other towns that have had many pro team seasons are Brockton (35), Lynn (39), Pittsfield (53), New Britian (44), Norwich (32), Waterbury (64), Pawtucket (61). Last edited by Tony Pellegrino; 03-03-2015 at 06:09 AM.

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txranger Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: "Deep in the Heart Of" Posts: 8,339	Knucklers New England League Burlington Maple Sox __________________

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03-03-2015, 05:54 PM	#4997
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,038	knuckler, ignore these suggestions if you like... I won't be offended. BRIDGEPORT Bridgeport Barnums (for the P. T. Barnum Circus... housed in Bridgeport for years... it was Barnum's home). Bridgeport Clowns (circus connection) Bridgeport Big Tops (circus connection) Bridgeport Greens (town is known as "The Park City"... Barnum and others donated land for Seaside Park, which now covers 375 acres... Seaside Park was designed by Central Park's architect, Frederick Law Olmsted... home of the Frisbee. Last edited by Eugene Church; 03-03-2015 at 05:59 PM.

03-03-2015, 06:57 PM	#4998
The Game Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Inside The Game Posts: 30,937	Tex, i was wondering if you would be willing to make some Colt .45's/Astros mashup uniforms for the 70's & 80's for me. One the Houston Roughnecks change to the Colt .45's they will keep that name until 2000 when they will just be called the Colts. I want Astros colors on a home road and perhaps an alt jersey fopr the Colt .45's for the 70's & 80's the Astros jerseys below. Attached Images __________________ Go today don't wait for tomorrow It isn't promised, all the time you get borrowed Don't live your life for other people Don't bottle your emotions till they crack and fill a couple just sorrows Take your mind and refocus go get a paper write your goals out Throw your middle fingers to all your haters "Stay Strong"

03-02-2015, 11:36 PM	#4988
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,038	knuckler, have you decided on the teams for the New England League? Let me know the the towns and I'll work on the nicknames. Or do you want the nicknames before you decide on the towns? Let me know.

03-03-2015, 11:20 AM	#4992
Pwal All Star Starter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sherbrooke, QC Posts: 1,514	May I suggest you name one team the Canadians? Many French-Canadians migrated to New England at the end of the 19th century up to then 1930s. In many places, more the half the population was French-Canadian, like Woonsocket, and in other places, they accounted for the third or more of the population, like Manchester, Nashua, Fall River. You could even have the Woonsocket Naps to honor Napoleon Lajoie (like Cleveland did). Anyway, I'm following this project of yours very closely, since I live just across the border, and I often travel to Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. I can't wait to see what you'll come up with. I know it's gonna be amazing!

03-03-2015, 01:21 PM	#4993
darkcloud4579 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 8,689	I like the Woonsocket Naps idea. Just sounds fun. I think Pawtucket has to be included in this too since the Paw Sox are probably moving to Providence in real life soon. Here's some inspiration though not of the baseball variety, it was a soccer project someone put together. I feel like there are some ideas in here.

03-03-2015, 07:15 PM	#4999
wwines Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 238	Knuck and Tex you guys are on fire...love the Maple Sox and the Joueurs! __________________ Dugout Wizards - Blue Jays AHBL - Red Sox - 1966 AL Champions

03-03-2015, 09:02 PM	#5000
papershoes Bat Boy Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 10	Just wanted to say thanks to knuckler, txranger, and everyone else who contributed to this thread. I had played OOTP quite some time ago but then shelved it for several years. Recently, I had stumbled across this thread, picked up OOTP15, and have been thoroughly enjoying adding these franchises into a fictional league. Once again, many thanks for reviving my interest in OOTP! As an aside, I'm a terrible graphic artist so, thought I would add some team names into the mix as a contribution: Worcester - Hearts is a fantastic franchise name Burlington - Maple Sox (those jerseys and logo are probably my favourite set in this thread) - Sugar Maples (may also be a nice alternate to Maple Sox) Hartford - Charter Oaks (fantastic!) - Bushnells (after Bushnell Park, the oldest publicly funded park in the US) - Brokers (referring to the nickname as the "Insurance Capital of the World") - Whalers (the hockey fan in me would love to see the return of the whale) Bridgeport - Big Tops (circus connection) - Showmen (circus connection and, a reference to PT Barnum) - Spectacle (circus connection) - Ringmasters (circus connection) Springfield - Firsts (in reference to the nickname as the "City of Firsts") - Victorians (called the "City of Homes", a reference to the architecture found in the city, most of which is Victorian) - Mulberries (named after the street which sparked the famous Dr. Seuss book) New Haven - Elms ("the Elm City") - Puritans (founded by English puritans in 1638) - Greens (reference to New Haven Green, a National Historic Landmark) - Beacons (reference to Five Mile Point Lighthouse) Portland - Beacons (reference to Portland Head Light) - Lobsters Last edited by papershoes; 03-03-2015 at 09:03 PM.