16. Super Bowl XX
The Super Bowl went back to the Superdome, where Mike Ditka and the Chicago Bears mauled New England by 36 points. I can not tell if this logo was designed to be for an airline, diner, or the Seattle Mariners. Whichever it was intended for, it worked great for the Super Bowl. We got back to the red, white and blue with sleek lines and prominent features. The numerals are not overwhelming, and the phrase Super Bowl is easily viewable. The ends of the look sharp enough to pierce you, again bringing back the 1950’s-esque theme.
15. Super Bowl XXX
Super Bowl XXX has a logo that certainly takes a bite out of the local flavor. Played in Tempe, Arizona the logo screams desert with the font and colors. While the colors work for the location, I’m not sure how they best work with the occasion.
The Super Bowl is a holiday and a star-studded red carpet event bundled into one package. The dark colors counter that feeling, and while they work for the area, they don’t work well for a primetime event. The Cowboys would ultimately defeat the Steelers in this one despite a late comeback attempt by Pittsburgh, resulting in a final score of 27-17.