Logo requests for a big project

John C · 11-23-2008, 05:19 PM

Hi,

I am seeking logos for a league I want to start.

For starters, I am looking at two leagues, the American Baseball League, and the National Baseball League. The ABL is an east-coast based league, the NBL located on the west coast.

The league is old school, with a 30s-40s-50s feel. The league may be set in today's times, but I want an old feel to the league's look.

Here are the teams (with color schemes):

Baltimore Robins (orange/black)
Boston Colonials (red/navy blue)
Brooklyn Brown Bombers (brown/yellow)
Chicago Barrons (royal blue/gold) (yes, it is spelled "Barrons")
Cincinnati Monarchs (red/gold)
Cleveland Warriors (maroon/gray)
Detroit Wolves (black/white)
New York Stars (black/gold)
Philadelphia Grays (gray/green)
Pittsburgh Alleghenys (silver/black)
Washington Nationals (red/white/blue)

Boise Hawks (royal blue/orange)
Cheyenne Warriors (brown/white)
Denver Bears (silver/red/black)
Los Angeles Stars (royal blue/silver)
Oakland Oaks (green/gold)
Phoenix Giants (silver/black)
Portland Beavers (navy blue/green)
Salt Lake Bees (gold/black)
San Diego Friars (brown/gold)
San Francisco Seals (navy blue/red)
Santa Fe Locomotives (black/silver)
Seattle Rainiers (green/silver/white)

There are actually six leagues in this, based on region. If someone is willing to assist me with all of those, great. I know it is asking too much; but, I am putting it out there anyway.

Thanks in advance,
John

davwms · 11-24-2008, 04:18 PM

Here are a couple of versions for the Baltimore Ravens. Tried to keep them simple for the era.. I know the one is more of a 60's/70's style, probably..

satchel · 11-24-2008, 04:45 PM

That Robins logo looks old-school to me. The design is simple in a 20s art-deco way.

davwms · 11-24-2008, 04:57 PM

Boston Colonials ?

davwms · 11-24-2008, 10:11 PM

Brooklyn Brown Bombers

davwms · 11-24-2008, 10:26 PM

Chicago Barrons

davwms · 11-24-2008, 10:43 PM

Cincinnati Monarchs

John C · 11-25-2008, 04:25 PM

Wow, those are awesome. I really, really like them. Thank you!

davwms · 11-25-2008, 10:33 PM

Cleveland Warriors, Detroit Wolves, New York Stars, Philadelphia Grays

John C · 11-25-2008, 11:09 PM

Excellent. One small request...can the Philly Grays logo be an old script P-G or something (I am thinking like the University of Miami logo). I should have specified that, and for that, I apologize.

Where are you finding these logos?

davwms · 11-26-2008, 01:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John C

Excellent. One small request...can the Philly Grays logo be an old script P-G or something (I am thinking like the University of Miami logo). I should have specified that, and for that, I apologize.

Where are you finding these logos?

I had originally planned on doing the Philly logo in an old english script. But since i had done a few similiar I tried something else. Most of the logo's Im just finding by searching images in google. Some I modified a little. (Robins logo is from a Stamford Robins logo, and the Cleveland Warriors is based off of the old Syracuse Chiefs logo)

davwms · 11-26-2008, 01:15 PM

Philadelphia Grays Alternates 1, 2 & 3

John C · 11-26-2008, 03:45 PM

I like the white one with the P. I was thinking of the old New York Giants logo (current Mets logo), but I'm not sure it would work. I just couldn't put it into words yesterday. ; )

That P is fantastic though. It's classic, which is the feel I am going for. Thank you.

John C · 11-26-2008, 03:46 PM

dola--

When you write the words around the circle, how do you do that? I've tried it on my own, and have failed each time.

davwms · 11-26-2008, 11:13 PM

I'm using photoshop. To get the text to curve like this, you need to set up paths. If you have photoshop, I can send you the file I have.

And.. here are some more.. Im having a more difficult time trying to decide on the logos, so Im showing a few options..

elmwood44 · 11-27-2008, 12:37 PM

Mr. Comey,

Here is my attempt to help. I hope it has the old school look you want for your project.

John C · 11-27-2008, 10:53 PM

Tom,

Looks great. May have to put that into a circular logo, to work with the rest of them (as I'll be trying to go for a uniformed look. But I do like it. Thank you.

Here are some ones I've been looking up. Tell me what you think and if they're feasible:

Cheyenne Warriors:

http://gocatawbaindians.athleticsite...ChiefsLogo.jpg

Denver Bears:

http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...-LOGO-2008.jpg (just the DB, really).

I'll keep looking some up, and try to help any way I can. So far, this is going so much better than I ever thought. I'd like to learn how to do these on my own (as I said before, my universe is 72 teams big, and may grow to 96 if I add an A-level league, which I may have to do). Every time I go to try them, I always end up frustrated.

davwms · 11-28-2008, 12:09 PM

Boise Hawks, Cheyenne Warriors, Denver Bears, Los Angeles Stars

davwms · 11-28-2008, 12:53 PM

Oakland Oaks, Phoenix Giants

truthserum · 11-28-2008, 01:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John C

I'd like to learn how to do these on my own (as I said before, my universe is 72 teams big, and may grow to 96 if I add an A-level league, which I may have to do). Every time I go to try them, I always end up frustrated.

Hey John...

knuckler put together a great tutorial teaching how to make basic circular logos, if you have photoshop.

knuckler's tutorial

11-23-2008, 05:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
John C All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Shoreline Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 17 Thanked 22x in 12 posts Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Logo requests for a big project Hi, I am seeking logos for a league I want to start. For starters, I am looking at two leagues, the American Baseball League, and the National Baseball League. The ABL is an east-coast based league, the NBL located on the west coast. The league is old school, with a 30s-40s-50s feel. The league may be set in today's times, but I want an old feel to the league's look. Here are the teams (with color schemes): Baltimore Robins (orange/black) Boston Colonials (red/navy blue) Brooklyn Brown Bombers (brown/yellow) Chicago Barrons (royal blue/gold) (yes, it is spelled "Barrons") Cincinnati Monarchs (red/gold) Cleveland Warriors (maroon/gray) Detroit Wolves (black/white) New York Stars (black/gold) Philadelphia Grays (gray/green) Pittsburgh Alleghenys (silver/black) Washington Nationals (red/white/blue) Boise Hawks (royal blue/orange) Cheyenne Warriors (brown/white) Denver Bears (silver/red/black) Los Angeles Stars (royal blue/silver) Oakland Oaks (green/gold) Phoenix Giants (silver/black) Portland Beavers (navy blue/green) Salt Lake Bees (gold/black) San Diego Friars (brown/gold) San Francisco Seals (navy blue/red) Santa Fe Locomotives (black/silver) Seattle Rainiers (green/silver/white) There are actually six leagues in this, based on region. If someone is willing to assist me with all of those, great. I know it is asking too much; but, I am putting it out there anyway. Thanks in advance, John __________________

11-24-2008, 04:18 PM	#2 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Here are a couple of versions for the Baltimore Ravens. Tried to keep them simple for the era.. I know the one is more of a 60's/70's style, probably.. Attached Images

11-24-2008, 04:45 PM	#3 (permalink)
satchel Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Ft Smith AR Posts: 2,680 Thanks: 52 Thanked 48x in 26 posts	That Robins logo looks old-school to me. The design is simple in a 20s art-deco way. __________________ JL Commish NPBL Rhode Island Reds ’33 ’34 ’35 TCBA San Francisco Railbornes ’74 ’76 ’77 ’78 FL New Orleans Black Sox ’56 ’57 ’58 ’59 IOLD

11-24-2008, 04:57 PM	#4 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Boston Colonials ? Attached Images

11-24-2008, 10:11 PM	#5 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Brooklyn Brown Bombers Attached Images

11-24-2008, 10:26 PM	#6 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Chicago Barrons Attached Images

11-24-2008, 10:43 PM	#7 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Cincinnati Monarchs Attached Images

11-25-2008, 04:25 PM	#8 (permalink)
John C All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Shoreline Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 17 Thanked 22x in 12 posts Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Wow, those are awesome. I really, really like them. Thank you! __________________

11-25-2008, 10:33 PM	#9 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Cleveland Warriors, Detroit Wolves, New York Stars, Philadelphia Grays Attached Images

11-25-2008, 11:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
John C All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Shoreline Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 17 Thanked 22x in 12 posts Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Excellent. One small request...can the Philly Grays logo be an old script P-G or something (I am thinking like the University of Miami logo). I should have specified that, and for that, I apologize. Where are you finding these logos? __________________

11-26-2008, 01:15 PM	#12 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Philadelphia Grays Alternates 1, 2 & 3 Attached Images Last edited by davwms; 11-26-2008 at 01:19 PM.

11-26-2008, 03:45 PM	#13 (permalink)
John C All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Shoreline Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 17 Thanked 22x in 12 posts Infractions: 1/0 (0)	I like the white one with the P. I was thinking of the old New York Giants logo (current Mets logo), but I'm not sure it would work. I just couldn't put it into words yesterday. ; ) That P is fantastic though. It's classic, which is the feel I am going for. Thank you. __________________

11-26-2008, 03:46 PM	#14 (permalink)
John C All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Shoreline Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 17 Thanked 22x in 12 posts Infractions: 1/0 (0)	dola-- When you write the words around the circle, how do you do that? I've tried it on my own, and have failed each time. __________________

11-26-2008, 11:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	I'm using photoshop. To get the text to curve like this, you need to set up paths. If you have photoshop, I can send you the file I have. And.. here are some more.. Im having a more difficult time trying to decide on the logos, so Im showing a few options.. Attached Images

11-27-2008, 12:37 PM	#16 (permalink)
elmwood44 Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 201 Thanks: 3 Thanked 3x in 1 post	Mr. Comey, Here is my attempt to help. I hope it has the old school look you want for your project. Attached Images

11-27-2008, 10:53 PM	#17 (permalink)
John C All Star Starter Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: CT Shoreline Posts: 1,548 Thanks: 17 Thanked 22x in 12 posts Infractions: 1/0 (0)	Tom, Looks great. May have to put that into a circular logo, to work with the rest of them (as I'll be trying to go for a uniformed look. But I do like it. Thank you. Here are some ones I've been looking up. Tell me what you think and if they're feasible: Cheyenne Warriors: http://gocatawbaindians.athleticsite...ChiefsLogo.jpg Denver Bears: http://i127.photobucket.com/albums/p...-LOGO-2008.jpg (just the DB, really). I'll keep looking some up, and try to help any way I can. So far, this is going so much better than I ever thought. I'd like to learn how to do these on my own (as I said before, my universe is 72 teams big, and may grow to 96 if I add an A-level league, which I may have to do). Every time I go to try them, I always end up frustrated. __________________

11-28-2008, 12:09 PM	#18 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Boise Hawks, Cheyenne Warriors, Denver Bears, Los Angeles Stars Attached Images

11-28-2008, 12:53 PM	#19 (permalink)
davwms All Star Starter Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Clyde, NY Posts: 1,384 Thanks: 35 Thanked 353x in 234 posts	Oakland Oaks, Phoenix Giants Attached Images

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