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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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CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 24: A detailed view of the Toronto Maple Leafs logo is seen on the helmet of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Roman Polak (46) during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 24, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
CHICAGO, IL – JANUARY 24: A detailed view of the Toronto Maple Leafs logo is seen on the helmet of Toronto Maple Leafs defenseman Roman Polak (46) during a game between the Chicago Blackhawks and the Toronto Maple Leafs on January 24, 2018, at the United Center in Chicago, IL. (Photo by Robin Alam/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) /

Toronto Maple Leafs

The Toronto Maple Leafs are the smartest organization in sports. They brilliantly decided to name their team after the national symbol of an entire country. It’s similar to what the Dallas Cowboys did with their logo. Except they didn’t try to hide the fact that they wanted a maple leaf as their logo. They could have called themselves the Toronto Maple Trees and still used a maple leaf as a logo.

How come the Cowboys didn’t call themselves to the Stars? Dallas Stars has a nice ring to it.

The Maple Leafs don’t need pop culture to enhance their logo, but they’ll always have a place on the silver screen thanks to Mike Myers. You can’t watch a Mike Myers film without seeing the Maple Leafs logo. It’s a big reason why no studio will produce a Myers film in 2018. They don’t want their studio getting a reputation as being hockey fans.

There’s not much to say about the actual logo. Ever since they changed their name to the Maples Leafs in 1927, they’ve used some version of the maple leaf. They ripped the logo off the Canadian flag and stuck it on their jersey. They’ve enhanced the logo of the years in order to sell more jerseys. And that’s about it.

There are seven Canadian teams in the NHL. The Maple Leafs have the longest Conference Finals drought of all those teams. But their logo is the most recognizable of all seven teams. So, they’re doing just fine.

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