1897 Fictional League still need 6 more logos

Skywalker76 · 11-30-2004, 05:15 AM

Some of you great artists might remember me creating a historical/fictional league starting in 1897. I'm now mainly done, only the stadium question remains open.
Since my league starts with only 10 teams I thought it would be nice for other users if they could add some more teams in case they want to start with 16 teams, or wants to do expansion.
So I would basically need six more logos, which I would then include in the league file.

Please keep in mind that it's a league starting in 1897, so you can use graphics but just don't make 'em too modern.

I thought of the following teams:

1. St. Louis Lions - DONE
2. Denver Bandits - DONE
3. Los Angelos Arrows - DONE
4. Atlanta 99ers (could be an expansion team in 1899) - DONE
5. Chicago Blackbirds - DONE
6. Virginia Owls (It would be awesome if you could include a map of Virginia)

Once again thanks a lot for your work.

Skywalker76 · 12-03-2004, 02:19 PM

Don't you like the names or what is wrong with these logo requests ???

Eugene Church · 12-03-2004, 03:38 PM

Give them time and they will come...

scotto did this one for the Blackbirds...I always thought it was one of the most original ideas I have seen...using Heckel and Jeckel.

Maybe he or one of the other fine talents will do something with it for you...that is, if you like it.

Skywalker76 · 12-03-2004, 03:57 PM

Wow, it's fantastic. Can someone change it to Chicago please. Thanks.

knuckler · 12-04-2004, 01:03 PM

Not sure if this is too modern or not:

Skywalker76 · 12-04-2004, 04:39 PM

It's cool Knuckler, thanks a lot. It's a little too modern for 1897 but I will use it when my league is in the 70's or 80's.

nmleague · 12-04-2004, 07:01 PM

Here is one for the Lions, actually two ways, trying to show some age.

Eugene Church · 12-04-2004, 07:09 PM

Super Sweet, nml.

You are a Hall of Famer designer, too.

FastLane · 12-04-2004, 08:21 PM

A simple try at an old-style logo...

Eugene Church · 12-04-2004, 08:46 PM

Fine logo.

How in the world did you get that blackbird to pose on that "C"?

Very nice touch.

FastLane · 12-04-2004, 08:55 PM

...the hard part was getting him to stay...

...and he kept screaming "NEVERMORE!"

Now, I feel all gloomy....

Eugene Church · 12-05-2004, 12:53 AM

Concentrating on the blackbird, I failed to notice that very unique "C" with the Black semi-circle line in it...never seen anyone use that before. What do you call that?

FastLane · 12-05-2004, 03:47 AM

I tried to find a font that looked like it would be popular at the turn of the century, and that would frame the bird well. I decided to use the font Castellar as it had both those qualities. The dark semi-circle on the inside of the C is just part of the font design. So, I guess I lucked out there.

Skywalker76 · 12-05-2004, 08:00 AM

Great work nmleague and Fastlane. Really appreciate your work. Thanks a lot. Btw the font in the Blackbird logo is great- just downloaded it myself

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FastLane · 12-05-2004, 10:07 AM

but here is the Denver logo...

Eugene Church · 12-05-2004, 03:28 PM

Very fine Denver, Fast Lane.

How long does it take you to do a logo? It is amazing the number and quality that you, nmleague and knuckler produce.

FastLane · 12-05-2004, 04:31 PM

...on how fast I put the elements together, whether or not I have to make my own graphics from scratch or cobble them up from other sources, and how simple or complex the design is... But overall, I'd say the average logo for me to make takes about an hour or so...sometimes 2 or 3...

I guess if I spent more time on them, they would look better than they do.

Eugene Church · 12-05-2004, 04:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastLane

...on how fast I put the elements together, whether or not I have to make my own graphics from scratch or cobble them up from other sources, and how simple or complex the design is... But overall, I'd say the average logo for me to make takes about an hour or so...sometimes 2 or 3...
I guess if I spent more time on them, they would look better than they do.

Now you make me appreciate the designers even more...that means over 300 to 500 hours have been spent on my logo requests.

FastLane · 12-05-2004, 05:04 PM

here's the 99ers.

Cooleyvol · 12-05-2004, 05:16 PM

When the Professional Circuit began in 1896, the logos I created really were just 'letter' logos for the most part.

I thought in that era, there would have been minimalistic logos for the teams.
You can check them out at the link in my sig if you like.

11-30-2004, 05:15 AM	#1
Skywalker76 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 836	1897 Fictional League still needs 6 more logos Some of you great artists might remember me creating a historical/fictional league starting in 1897. I'm now mainly done, only the stadium question remains open. Since my league starts with only 10 teams I thought it would be nice for other users if they could add some more teams in case they want to start with 16 teams, or wants to do expansion. So I would basically need six more logos, which I would then include in the league file. Please keep in mind that it's a league starting in 1897, so you can use graphics but just don't make 'em too modern. I thought of the following teams: 1. St. Louis Lions - DONE 2. Denver Bandits - DONE 3. Los Angelos Arrows - DONE 4. Atlanta 99ers (could be an expansion team in 1899) - DONE 5. Chicago Blackbirds - DONE 6. Virginia Owls (It would be awesome if you could include a map of Virginia) Once again thanks a lot for your work. Last edited by Skywalker76; 12-07-2004 at 08:19 AM.

12-03-2004, 03:38 PM	#3
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,093 Blog Entries: 1	Give them time and they will come... scotto did this one for the Blackbirds...I always thought it was one of the most original ideas I have seen...using Heckel and Jeckel. Maybe he or one of the other fine talents will do something with it for you...that is, if you like it. Last edited by Eugene Church; 12-23-2005 at 02:18 PM.

12-04-2004, 01:03 PM	#5
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Not sure if this is too modern or not: Last edited by knuckler; 06-30-2007 at 05:50 PM.

12-04-2004, 07:01 PM	#7
nmleague All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2002 Posts: 976	Here is one for the Lions, actually two ways, trying to show some age. Attached Images __________________ Northern Midwest League Commissoner Escanaba Miners - NML

12-04-2004, 08:21 PM	#9
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 461	Blackbird, blackbird... A simple try at an old-style logo... Attached Images __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko

12-03-2004, 02:19 PM	#2
Skywalker76 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Don't you like the names or what is wrong with these logo requests ???

12-03-2004, 03:57 PM	#4
Skywalker76 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Wow, it's fantastic. Can someone change it to Chicago please. Thanks.

12-04-2004, 04:39 PM	#6
Skywalker76 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 836	It's cool Knuckler, thanks a lot. It's a little too modern for 1897 but I will use it when my league is in the 70's or 80's.

12-04-2004, 07:09 PM	#8
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,093 Blog Entries: 1	Super Sweet, nml. You are a Hall of Famer designer, too.

12-04-2004, 08:46 PM	#10
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,093 Blog Entries: 1	Fine logo. How in the world did you get that blackbird to pose on that "C"? Very nice touch.

12-04-2004, 08:55 PM	#11
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 461	I could get him to sit... ...the hard part was getting him to stay... ...and he kept screaming "NEVERMORE!" Now, I feel all gloomy.... __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko

12-05-2004, 12:53 AM	#12
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,093 Blog Entries: 1	Concentrating on the blackbird, I failed to notice that very unique "C" with the Black semi-circle line in it...never seen anyone use that before. What do you call that? Last edited by Eugene Church; 12-05-2004 at 12:55 AM.

12-05-2004, 03:47 AM	#13
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 461	Ec... I tried to find a font that looked like it would be popular at the turn of the century, and that would frame the bird well. I decided to use the font Castellar as it had both those qualities. The dark semi-circle on the inside of the C is just part of the font design. So, I guess I lucked out there. __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko

12-05-2004, 08:00 AM	#14
Skywalker76 All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Miami Posts: 836	Great work nmleague and Fastlane. Really appreciate your work. Thanks a lot. Btw the font in the Blackbird logo is great- just downloaded it myself .

12-05-2004, 10:07 AM	#15
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 461	Might be a little too modern... but here is the Denver logo... Attached Images __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko

12-05-2004, 03:28 PM	#16
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 35,093 Blog Entries: 1	Very fine Denver, Fast Lane. How long does it take you to do a logo? It is amazing the number and quality that you, nmleague and knuckler produce.

12-05-2004, 04:31 PM	#17
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 461	Depends (not the diaper)... ...on how fast I put the elements together, whether or not I have to make my own graphics from scratch or cobble them up from other sources, and how simple or complex the design is... But overall, I'd say the average logo for me to make takes about an hour or so...sometimes 2 or 3... I guess if I spent more time on them, they would look better than they do. __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko

12-05-2004, 05:04 PM	#19
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 461	and speaking of how long it takes.... here's the 99ers. Attached Images __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko Last edited by FastLane; 12-05-2004 at 05:11 PM. Reason: had to adjust graphic

12-05-2004, 05:16 PM	#20
Cooleyvol Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Union City, TN Posts: 6,383	When the Professional Circuit began in 1896, the logos I created really were just 'letter' logos for the most part. I thought in that era, there would have been minimalistic logos for the teams. You can check them out at the link in my sig if you like.