logo requests for alternate-reality historical universe

[adammokan]

As a guy that grew up in the midwest (Michigan), I have always been interested in the history of the minor league teams that were present around that region from like 1890-1930.

Having said that, I am working on a couple semi-fictional leagues in my universe using real teams from that era. Most are located around Michigan/Wisconsin/Minnesota/Ontario.

I'd love some better logos than the ones I've come up with, if anyone would like to help. There isn't a lot of info out there on these teams and I don't care that they apply historically perfect since I've made a lot of creative decisions with the teams and league makeup. Having said that, I'd love an early 1900s vibe to the typography. Something simple that screams vintage small-market baseball. I don't even mind if they are just a single letter for the city name.

Here are my leagues and team names I'm looking for better logos for. I have made due with some basic uniforms, but if anyone is dying to do some basic 'city name' unis - I'd forever be in debt to you.

Michigan-Ontario League (MOL) (logo needed for league)
Eastern Division
London Tecumsehs (London, Ontario)
Brantford Red Sox (Brantford, Ontario)
Hamilton Tigers (Hamilton, Ontario)
Kitchener Beavers (Kitchener, Ontario)

Western Division
Flint Vehicles (Flint, Michigan)
Bay City Wolves (Bay City, Michigan)
Port Huron Saints (Port Huron, Michigan)
Saginaw Aces (Saginaw, Michigan)

Northern-Copper Country League (NCCL) (logo needed for league)
Copper Association
Calumet Aristocrats (Calumet, Minnesota)
Hancock Infants (Hancock, Michigan)
Houghton Giants (Houghton, Michigan)
Lake Linden Sandy Cities (Lake Linden, Michigan)
Duluth White Sox (Duluth, Minnesota)

Northern Association
Winnipeg Maroons (Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Fargo Browns (Fargo, North Dakota)
Warren Wanderers (Warren, Minnesota)
Superior Blues (Superior, Wisconsin)
East Grand Forks Forkers (East Grand Forks, Minnesota)

other teams in my farm systems that I don't have good logos for (or anything else for - at least era worthy)

Grand Rapids Joshers (Grand Rapids, Michigan)
Kalamazoo Celery Pickers (Kalamazoo, Michigan)
Lansing Senators (Lansing, Michigan)
Ludington Mariners (Ludington, Michigan)
Muskegon Muskies (Muskegon, Michigan)
Jackson Mayors (Jackson, Michigan)
Canton Bison (Canton, Michigan)
Chatham Reds (Chatham, Ontario)
Saginaw Grays (Saginaw, Michigan)

Once I get all of this together, I plan to share the project. Probably not useful for many, but if you ever have interest in the actual Michigan-Ontario League, it may be of interest.

[scottdogg73]

Here's a league logo I came up with for the MOL, kind of mashed the 2 flags together.


Logos and uniforms (for that league at least) coming shortly.

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[adammokan]

Amazing stuff! Putting these in right now.

[dcpcarmona]

these are sick, in a good way!

[adammokan]

I grabbed a used copy of this book and looked at it a bit today. Some great info in here for anyone else interested in this era of minor league teams in Michigan.

Minor League Baseball Towns of Michigan: Adrian to Ypsilanti: Marc Okkonem: 9781882376438: Amazon.com: Books

[adammokan]

And it looks like you did all (or most of) the teams based on your photobucket. Amazing stuff!!!

[adammokan]

Here is a quickstart for the two leagues (combined into an association) starting in 1920. I also setup HS feeder leagues on here.

All of scottdogg73's logos, jerseys, and caps are in place along with some work from others ('Top Ten City' project) for the high school feeders.

Feel free to give it a shot and toss me any feedback you may have.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/f193hopfwe...NCCL.quick.zip

[scottdogg73]

Originally Posted by adammokan

And it looks like you did all (or most of) the teams based on your photobucket. Amazing stuff!!!

Yeah, I didn't get the chance to post it here yet but I did the other league too.
I'm down to the last 2 of the farm teams now and I should be able to finish them off tonight.

[scottdogg73]

Ok, I finished the logos and uniforms for the farm teams:
And I added an extra one just to make it an even 10. I named them the Warsaw Eagles but it's really just a generic W team.
Rather than post everything here I'll just direct you to this album: OOTP Retro Leagues Photos by pcbl_stadiums | Photobucket

Enjoy!