Michigan/Ohio League: Looking for logos

woodfeld · 08-10-2006, 07:29 AM

Hey, I'm not a normal poster on the board here, but a very regular reader (what else are you supposed to do at work?). I also posted this message on the OOTPBB2006 board as well. Anyways, I am a very avid reader of the Keystone League, and absolutely loved the logos knuckler created for him and I was looking to see if I could have something similar done for my Michigan-Ohio League. I like the more traditional, old-fashioned logos. The league starts in 1940. I am thinking about posting the details and followings of the league in the dynasty reports, and the only reason I'm hesitant is for fear of not having enough time to consistently update it, but the number of updates Big Six does for the Keystone League is certainly something I could do. But anyways, if knuckler, or anyone else interested would like to help me out, here are the teams.

Michigan:
Ann Arbor Democrats
Grand Rapids Blue Lakers
Kalamazoo Bells
Lansing Capitals
Traverse City Cherries
Mackinac Trolleys
Sault Ste. Marie White Lakers
Iron Mountain Miners

Ohio:
Toledo Admirals
Dayton Pilots
Akron Red Irons
Canton Terriers
Columbus Archers
Youngstown Black Irons
Chillicothe Indians
Zanesville Engineers

Thanks in advance!

knuckler · 08-10-2006, 11:50 AM

Chillicothe

knuckler · 08-10-2006, 11:56 AM

Toldeo

knuckler · 08-10-2006, 12:11 PM

Dayton

woodfeld · 08-10-2006, 12:34 PM

Thanks a bunch knuckler! These look great so far. I was thinking the anchor would be a good symbol for one of the Laker teams but didn't even think it could be used for the Admirals as well. Certainly, Sault Ste. Marie leaves the ability for the interesting option of just the SSM letters for a logo. But I certainly trust you will come up with something great, thanks again.

knuckler · 08-10-2006, 12:38 PM

If you prefer the anchor for Grand Rapids, let me know.

Ann Arbor:

knuckler · 08-10-2006, 12:56 PM

Just another Chillicothe option-

knuckler · 08-10-2006, 01:14 PM

Akron

knuckler · 08-10-2006, 01:55 PM

Just a shot at the league logo.

woodfeld · 08-10-2006, 02:00 PM

Again, these look great. As far as the anchor, if you are having a tough time coming up with an idea for Grand Rapids, by all means, go ahead and switch, but keeping it for Toledo is fine by me.

woodfeld · 08-10-2006, 02:47 PM

Wow, I love that league logo. It fits perfectly. I'm not sure if I am going to name it the Michigan-Ohio BL though. I'm trying to key in on the rivalry between the two states and I've had a roughtime coming up with a good league name. Rivalry BL, Border War BL, Michigan-Ohio Baseball War, but none of them I'm too keen on. I may just keep it Michigan-Ohio BL so I can use the logo though. Thanks for the hard work and effort.

knuckler · 08-11-2006, 12:36 AM

Hope this works for you. If you come up with a different league name, I can alter that logo so that it has the new name.

knuckler · 08-11-2006, 01:52 AM

Youngstown

knuckler · 08-11-2006, 02:38 AM

Mackinac

woodfeld · 08-11-2006, 10:55 AM

I think I am going to keep the Michigan-Ohio BL name, I can't think of anything better. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.....the new logos look great, I LOVE the Youngstown logo, almost Yankees-ish, thus I am already rooting against them. I was wondering how the Trolleys logo would turn out, and it turned out great, pretty much spot on. Oh and do you have the color specs on these logos so I can match it up properly in the game, for the lettering. Also, noticed a lot of the logos have red, which is fine, just want to make sure I have some color balance in the league. For Kalamazoo, I was leaning towards orange for the simple fact that the team name is for this fabulous brewery in my hometown. And their summer beer, Oberon, might be my favorite beer and it has an orange logo, thus I have this color connection in my brain. (http://www.bellsbeer.com/ for those interested

) But if you like a different color scheme that's fine. Definitely would like a green-dominated team as well if possible. God, I sound so demanding. Whatever you come up with is fine by me, they all look great so far.

knuckler · 08-11-2006, 11:06 AM

Decided to switch it around for you. Here's a different take on Toledo. I'll try to slow down on the red for you, sorry about that.

knuckler · 08-11-2006, 11:08 AM

Grand Rapids:

knuckler · 08-11-2006, 11:22 AM

Colors:

Ann Arbor Democrats

blue: 002a5c

red: fa0444

Grand Rapids Blue Lakers

dark blue: 345878

light blue: 01c0f4

Traverse City Cherries

red: 940001

Mackinac Trolleys

maroon: 80222c

dark green: 183c3e

light green: 007147

Toledo Admirals

blue: 14244c

gold: f7cb1a

Dayton Pilots

black: 000000

red: d41715

Akron Red Irons

red: fb323b

black: 020202

Chillicothe Indians

red: c31635

black: 020202

Chillicothe Indians #2

red: ed171f

black: 000000

Youngstown Black Irons

Dark: 040b30

Red: fd000c

JoeRockEHF · 08-11-2006, 01:06 PM

Awesome logos knuckler!

knuckler · 08-11-2006, 10:30 PM

Thanks for the kind words Joe.

Kalamazoo

Orange: 030303

Black: 0d0702

08-10-2006, 07:29 AM	#1
woodfeld Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 198	Michigan/Ohio League: Looking for logos Hey, I'm not a normal poster on the board here, but a very regular reader (what else are you supposed to do at work?). I also posted this message on the OOTPBB2006 board as well. Anyways, I am a very avid reader of the Keystone League, and absolutely loved the logos knuckler created for him and I was looking to see if I could have something similar done for my Michigan-Ohio League. I like the more traditional, old-fashioned logos. The league starts in 1940. I am thinking about posting the details and followings of the league in the dynasty reports, and the only reason I'm hesitant is for fear of not having enough time to consistently update it, but the number of updates Big Six does for the Keystone League is certainly something I could do. But anyways, if knuckler, or anyone else interested would like to help me out, here are the teams. Michigan: Ann Arbor Democrats Grand Rapids Blue Lakers Kalamazoo Bells Lansing Capitals Traverse City Cherries Mackinac Trolleys Sault Ste. Marie White Lakers Iron Mountain Miners Ohio: Toledo Admirals Dayton Pilots Akron Red Irons Canton Terriers Columbus Archers Youngstown Black Irons Chillicothe Indians Zanesville Engineers Thanks in advance! Last edited by woodfeld; 08-10-2006 at 12:31 PM.

08-10-2006, 11:56 AM	#3
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Toldeo Last edited by knuckler; 06-30-2007 at 05:47 PM.

08-10-2006, 12:11 PM	#4
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Dayton Last edited by knuckler; 06-30-2007 at 05:47 PM.

08-10-2006, 12:38 PM	#6
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	If you prefer the anchor for Grand Rapids, let me know. Ann Arbor: Last edited by knuckler; 05-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.

08-10-2006, 12:56 PM	#7
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Just another Chillicothe option- Last edited by knuckler; 06-30-2007 at 05:47 PM.

08-10-2006, 11:50 AM	#2
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Chillicothe Last edited by knuckler; 06-30-2007 at 05:47 PM.

08-10-2006, 12:34 PM	#5
woodfeld Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 198	Thanks a bunch knuckler! These look great so far. I was thinking the anchor would be a good symbol for one of the Laker teams but didn't even think it could be used for the Admirals as well. Certainly, Sault Ste. Marie leaves the ability for the interesting option of just the SSM letters for a logo. But I certainly trust you will come up with something great, thanks again.

08-10-2006, 01:14 PM	#8
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Akron Last edited by knuckler; 06-30-2007 at 05:47 PM.

08-10-2006, 01:55 PM	#9
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Just a shot at the league logo. Last edited by knuckler; 05-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.

08-10-2006, 02:00 PM	#10
woodfeld Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 198	Again, these look great. As far as the anchor, if you are having a tough time coming up with an idea for Grand Rapids, by all means, go ahead and switch, but keeping it for Toledo is fine by me.

08-10-2006, 02:47 PM	#11
woodfeld Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 198	Wow, I love that league logo. It fits perfectly. I'm not sure if I am going to name it the Michigan-Ohio BL though. I'm trying to key in on the rivalry between the two states and I've had a roughtime coming up with a good league name. Rivalry BL, Border War BL, Michigan-Ohio Baseball War, but none of them I'm too keen on. I may just keep it Michigan-Ohio BL so I can use the logo though. Thanks for the hard work and effort.

08-11-2006, 12:36 AM	#12
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Hope this works for you. If you come up with a different league name, I can alter that logo so that it has the new name. Last edited by knuckler; 05-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.

08-11-2006, 01:52 AM	#13
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Youngstown Last edited by knuckler; 05-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.

08-11-2006, 02:38 AM	#14
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Mackinac Last edited by knuckler; 05-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.

08-11-2006, 10:55 AM	#15
woodfeld Minors (Double A) Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 198	I think I am going to keep the Michigan-Ohio BL name, I can't think of anything better. If anyone has any suggestions, I'm all ears.....the new logos look great, I LOVE the Youngstown logo, almost Yankees-ish, thus I am already rooting against them. I was wondering how the Trolleys logo would turn out, and it turned out great, pretty much spot on. Oh and do you have the color specs on these logos so I can match it up properly in the game, for the lettering. Also, noticed a lot of the logos have red, which is fine, just want to make sure I have some color balance in the league. For Kalamazoo, I was leaning towards orange for the simple fact that the team name is for this fabulous brewery in my hometown. And their summer beer, Oberon, might be my favorite beer and it has an orange logo, thus I have this color connection in my brain. (http://www.bellsbeer.com/ for those interested ) But if you like a different color scheme that's fine. Definitely would like a green-dominated team as well if possible. God, I sound so demanding. Whatever you come up with is fine by me, they all look great so far.

08-11-2006, 11:06 AM	#16
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Decided to switch it around for you. Here's a different take on Toledo. I'll try to slow down on the red for you, sorry about that. Last edited by knuckler; 05-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.

08-11-2006, 11:08 AM	#17
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Grand Rapids: Last edited by knuckler; 05-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.

08-11-2006, 11:22 AM	#18
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Colors: Ann Arbor Democrats blue: 002a5c red: fa0444 Grand Rapids Blue Lakers dark blue: 345878 light blue: 01c0f4 Traverse City Cherries red: 940001 Mackinac Trolleys maroon: 80222c dark green: 183c3e light green: 007147 Toledo Admirals blue: 14244c gold: f7cb1a Dayton Pilots black: 000000 red: d41715 Akron Red Irons red: fb323b black: 020202 Chillicothe Indians red: c31635 black: 020202 Chillicothe Indians #2 red: ed171f black: 000000 Youngstown Black Irons Dark: 040b30 Red: fd000c

08-11-2006, 01:06 PM	#19
JoeRockEHF All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 933	Awesome logos knuckler! __________________ PSN: JoeRockEHF

08-11-2006, 10:30 PM	#20
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Thanks for the kind words Joe. Kalamazoo Orange: 030303 Black: 0d0702 Last edited by knuckler; 05-23-2007 at 11:33 PM.