{"id":2747,"date":"2017-08-21T19:26:30","date_gmt":"2017-08-21T19:26:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/?p=2747"},"modified":"2018-01-19T19:09:18","modified_gmt":"2018-01-19T19:09:18","slug":"5-classic-nfl-logos-inspire-fan-shop-brand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/5-classic-nfl-logos-inspire-fan-shop-brand\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Classic NFL Logos to Inspire Your Fan Shop Brand"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Want your piece of the $20 million dollar\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statista.com\/statistics\/269797\/worldwide-revenue-from-sports-merchandising\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">sports merchandise pie<\/a>?<\/p>\n<p>Then, now\u2019s the time to get serious about branding your NFL fan shop. Specifically, you need a logo that speaks to football fans just like yourself.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately, you don\u2019t even need to be a graphic designer to pull off a professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/guide-choosing-logo-business\/\">logo<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>But you do need inspiration.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s take a look at 5 timeless NFL logos to make yours go the extra mile.<\/p>\n<h2>San Francisco 49ers<\/h2>\n<p>The San Francisco 49ers logo is an ode to the Bay Area\u2019s gold rush beginnings.<\/p>\n<p>Back in the mid 19th century, a group of pioneers embarked on a long, arduous journey to California in search of gold.<\/p>\n<p>The teams\u2019 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.famouslogos.net\/49ers-logo\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">original logo<\/a> famously depicted a drunken gold miner shooting guns, but the team eventually adopted their signature red and white-lettered logo in 1962.<\/p>\n<p>The team\u2019s current design is one of the most recognized NFL logos\u00a0in the game. Since the 60\u2019s, the team also added some gold trim around\u00a0their logo\u2019s signature oval shape.<\/p>\n<p>While the 49er\u2019s red logo evokes passion and adrenaline, that extra splash of gold represents the high calibre of the team.<\/p>\n<h2>Buffalo Bills<\/h2>\n<p>This team earned their name and logo from the legendary bison hunter, William Frederick \u201cBuffalo Bill\u201d Cody.<\/p>\n<p>But what truly makes this logo a classic is its simple yet bold red buffalo design.<\/p>\n<p>This logo encapsulates the \u201cless is more\u201d approach, and it translates clearly\u00a0across apparel, toys, digital products, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Like all Successful NFL logos, Buffalo Bills\u2019 design falls right in line with the following logo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.smashingmagazine.com\/2009\/08\/vital-tips-for-effective-logo-design\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">principles<\/a>:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Memorable<\/li>\n<li>Simple<\/li>\n<li>Versatile<\/li>\n<li>Appropriate<\/li>\n<li>Timeless<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Make sure to keep these principles on hand as you design your <a href=\"https:\/\/nflshopuk.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">NFL UK merchandise<\/a> logo.<\/p>\n<p>Let\u2019s quickly take a look at three more classic NFL logos that hit the mark.<\/p>\n<h2>Pittsburgh Steelers<\/h2>\n<p>Six-time NFL champions, the Pittsburgh Steelers, check every box on the 5-point logo design checklist.<\/p>\n<p>The Steelers <a href=\"http:\/\/www.steelers.com\/history\/logo-history.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">3-diamond logo design<\/a> was originally inspired by the American Iron and Steel Group and was intended to mean the following:<\/p>\n<p>\u201cSteel lightens your work, brightens your leisure and widens your world.\u201d<\/p>\n<h2>Oakland Raiders<\/h2>\n<p>While the Raiders have notoriously flipped back and forth between Oakland and Los Angeles, their iconic logo has remained in tact.<\/p>\n<p>And who doesn\u2019t love pirates?<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/sportslogohistory.com\/oakland-raiders-primary-logo\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">This classic logo<\/a> features a memorable pirate or \u201craider\u201d with two crossed swords in the background. Rumor has it that his look was inspired by legendary Hollywood actor, Randolph Scott.<\/p>\n<h2>St. Louis Rams<\/h2>\n<p>The Rams\u2019 logo makes a fantastic case study for colour psychology.<\/p>\n<p>Color plays an instrumental role in how your logo is received and interpreted by sports fans\u00a0because it elicits an emotional response. In fact, it\u2019s even proven to impact consumer motivation by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.quicksprout.com\/the-complete-guide-to-understand-customer-psychology-chapter-4\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">a staggering 80%<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>The Rams\u2019 simple blue and yellow logo creates a balance of both power (blue) and positivity (yellow). These are two emotional responses that encourage fans to believe and participate with the brand.<\/p>\n<h2>Ready to Design Your NFL Logos?<\/h2>\n<p>With this information fresh in your mind, now\u2019s the perfect time to starting crafting your new sports merchandise logo.<\/p>\n<p>Need even more inspiration for your design?<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about how you can <a href=\"https:\/\/www.onlinelogomaker.com\/blog\/sports-team-logo-creates-team-spirit\/\">encourage team spirit<\/a> with your sports logo and check back often for updates.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Finally turning your passion for the NFL into a fan shop of your own? You&#8217;re going to need a logo that hits hard. 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