Tuesday, October 23, 2012

The Lost Logos of the Detroit Tigers


1927-1928


The Detroit Tigers uniforms are considered classics, but who knew they had such questionable logos over the years?


1901-1902


1934-1960
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11 comments:

  1. VaudiophileMay 23, 2011 at 7:22 AM

    The 1901-2 one is even more questionable. As I've heard it, it was a registered logo, but nobody can confirm that the logo was ever actually displayed on jerseys or anywhere else. The guy at Detroit Athletic Co. is offering a prize for any proof the tigers ever donned that logo anywhere, and as of yet, I don't think he's had a winner (just a few fraud photos).

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  2. Gordon YoungMay 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    It is hard to imagine that one actually being used, Vaudiophile, now that you bring it up, even in 1901. Maybe it was a school project by the owners 3 year old?

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  3. Gordon YoungMay 23, 2011 at 2:56 PM

    Hey, wait a minute:

    http://www.detroitathletic.com/servlet/the-37/1901-Detroit-Tigers-Ballcap/Detail

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  4. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM

    Geewhy,

    Vaudiophile is a friend of mine and he owns that hat. I think it looks pretty cool. I love how the 27-28 one looks crosseyed. That is how I imagine Brandon Inge when he is batting.

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  5. Gordon YoungMay 23, 2011 at 3:55 PM

    Yeah, I have to admit the logo looks kind of cool when you see it on the actual hat.

    Ah, Inge.

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  6. Gordon YoungMay 23, 2011 at 3:56 PM

    Although it does look more like a house cat than a tiger.

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  7. AnonymousMay 23, 2011 at 5:03 PM

    lol, that is exactly what his girlfriend compared it to on Friday.

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  8. KenRhodesMay 25, 2011 at 4:55 AM

    For a trip down memory lane and some fun, check out http://www.sportslogos.net/. The site has grown quite a bit over the past couple of years and covers logos from many teams in several major sports.

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  9. theChurchGuyOctober 23, 2012 at 6:43 PM

    Oh, my!

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  10. Gordon YoungOctober 23, 2012 at 7:05 PM

    Randy, at least they improved over time!

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  11. Gordon YoungDecember 29, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Sorry about a recent comment. It slipped by me. It has been removed. Thanks.

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