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30 most iconic logos in sports

By Jeremy Lambert

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 23: A general view of George M. Steinbrenner Field as players and coaches from the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees line-up during the National Anthem prior to the Spring Training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees defeated the Tigers 3-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 23: A general view of George M. Steinbrenner Field as players and coaches from the Detroit Tigers and the New York Yankees line-up during the National Anthem prior to the Spring Training game at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 23, 2018 in Tampa, Florida. The Yankees defeated the Tigers 3-1. (Photo by Mark Cunningham/MLB Photos via Getty Images) /
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MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 19: The Oakland Raiders logo is seen on the field at Estadio Azteca before their game against the New England Patriots on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images)
MEXICO CITY, MEXICO – NOVEMBER 19: The Oakland Raiders logo is seen on the field at Estadio Azteca before their game against the New England Patriots on November 19, 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. (Photo by Jamie Schwaberow/Getty Images) /

Oakland Raiders

I love the Raiders logo because it’s evolved over time without changing what it truly is.

The Raiders logo is a man with an eye patch and two swords behind him. In the ’60s, he wore something resembling a football helmet. And it’s never changed. He painted his helmet and upgraded his swords, but he’s still the same person he was over 50 years ago.

Let the Raiders logo be an inspiration to us all. No matter what happens in life, stay who you are. With minor upgrades and maybe a new hat.

When you think silver and black, the only team that comes to mind is the Raiders. They are the Bret Hart of the NFL. Except with silver and not pink. Although I’m looking forward to an XFL team adopting pink and black colors.

Much like the White Sox, the Raiders received a pop culture boost from the rap group N.W.A. How many teams wish they had a black and white/silver color scheme when gangster rap hit the scene?

By dressing up as Mad Max extras for every game, Raiders fans played a big part in making the logo more memorable. When people think of the Raiders, one of the first things they mention are the fans. Plenty of fans bring their logo to life. But it’s easy dressing up like a viking. No fanbase take it to the length of Oakland fans and I mean that as the highest compliment.

Now, when Miami fans start dressing up like dolphins, then Oakland will have some real competition.

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