Seahawks Origin Logo Controversy

[AROS]

Cool for those of us into the historic elements of the team, and a break from the fire sale hyperbolic threads.

The Seattle Seahawks Logo Controversy in the '70s (and Surprising Discovery Decades Later) - SportsLogos.Net News

Officially presented to the world on June 17, 1975, the Seattle Seahawks' original logo and name were released over a year before their 1976 inaugural season

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[Mike D in 332]

Thanks for posting that. I had no idea that there was controversy or that the original logo is based on a specific mask.

 

[Appyhawk]

I maintain the Seahawks logo is the most meaningful AND beautiful of any in the league. I also think our throwbacks are the best uni ever to appear on the field of play.

 

[Sperrydogg]

Cool for those of us into the historic elements of the team, and a break from the fire sale hyperbolic threads.

The Seattle Seahawks Logo Controversy in the '70s (and Surprising Discovery Decades Later) - SportsLogos.Net News

Officially presented to the world on June 17, 1975, the Seattle Seahawks' original logo and name were released over a year before their 1976 inaugural season

news.sportslogos.net

Freakin awesome. Thank you for posting this.

 

[Sperrydogg]

I maintain the Seahawks logo is the most meaningful AND beautiful of any in the league. I also think our throwbacks are the best uni ever to appear on the field of play.

Cool to know that respect for the Native American culture was an important part of the design, despite the controversy, which seemed misguided

 

[Screaming Judy]

Interesting, thanks for posting this!

 

[Cyrus12]

I remember a few years back the seahawks logo was called out as racist when the woke get rid of everything movement was getting some steam on sports stuff...if the the Chiefs fans can do a tomahawk chop/chant and keep their name i don't see how the seahawks need to be worried about this...Seminoles. blackhawks...Braves...are others.

 

[Appyhawk]

As a NA I fully agree with objections that "Redskins" is/was a demeaning term, but never heard such accusations leveraged against the Seahawks logo. I spent significant time in the NW studying and practicing NWC art forms and admired the Seahawk's logo as an entirely appropriate mascot. I think the total marketing and infrastructural representation of our team is unsurpassed in all of sports.

 

[MORGULON]

Cool to know that respect for the Native American culture was an important part of the design, despite the controversy, which seemed misguided

I'm native American and I approve this message. I'm so
tired of people that have no dog in the fight bitching over what offends me .

 

[SoulfishHawk]

Good point ^

People not only WANT to be offended, but they seem to be offended over stuff that should offend someone else. Strange times indeed.

 

[Palmegranite]

As a biased fan, I think it's heads above the rest as the coolest team logo in the NFL.