New York Jets Logo History
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New York Jets logo resembles the one from 1967 – 1977 with a more rounded form, smaller and defined wordmarks, a different shade of color and a stylized football illustration. The team’s nickname is “Gang Green”. The team’s official colors are Green, White.
The current Nets logo designed by Jay Z is the eighth to represent the franchise since its 1967 debut.
1967-1968
The franchise’s inaugural logo set the stage for decades of design by the team even as the name changed from “Americans” after a single season. Taking its cue from the original name, the logo incorporated the elements of the American flag, with stars and stripes that would eventually be infused into the franchise’s most famous uniform look.
1968-1972
After moving to Long Island and adopting the name “New York Nets,” the franchise kept its red, white and blue colors but dropped the flag look on the logo, opting for a script “nets” that would mimic the team’s home jerseys, drawn across a block “NY.”
1972-1977
1972 brought a new arena, new uniforms, and a new logo, incorporating a version of the previous logo into a background of the red, white and blue basketball synonymous with the ABA. The team retained the previous primary logo as an alternate.
1977-1978
With the move to New Jersey, the Nets dropped the “NY” from the logo for this single-season update. Other elements remained the same, with the script “nets” and the red, white and blue basketball background.
1978-1990
A complete redesign that would last more than a decade as the Nets settled into their new home state and prepared for the opening of their new arena in 1981. The circular look incorporated the state name and silhouette with a block “Nets,” set in white over a red and blue background. This logo provided stability, remaining in place for twice as long as any previous incarnation.
1990-1997
The Nets modernized their logo for a new decade, just in time for the arrival of Derrick Coleman, Kenny Anderson, Drazen Petrovic and a new era. The red, white and blue gradient featured an all-caps “NETS” floating above a basketball that shared the hues, hearkening back to the team’s time in the ABA.
1997-2012
A second update within the ‘90s proved longer lasting. The Nets went with a three-dimensional shield concept while keeping the basketball that was part of every franchise logo but one. Most significantly, the team changed its color scheme for the first time: deepening the red and swapping royal blue for navy, also adding silver and dark grey. A secondary logo featuring “NJ” overtaking the shield was used from 1997-2006.
2012-Present
The Nets transitioned their shield logo for a new era with the move to Brooklyn. With the new black and white color scheme and a minimalist look on the uniforms, the logo took a similarly direct approach, adding an all-caps “BROOKLYN” beneath the shield. The enclosed basketball with a capital “B” was pulled out to be the primary feature of a secondary logo that adorns the center court circle at Barclays Center.
The New York Jets franchise was among the charter members of American Football League (AFL) and was named the “Titans of New York” originally. After playing for three seasons, the team changed its name to the New York Jets. By winning the 1968 AFL title, the Jets earned the right to play in Super Bowl III against the champions of the National Football League (NFL), the Baltimore Colts. The Jets upset the Colts in the game and in the aftermath of the upset, the AFL was deemed a worthy partner to the NFL as the two leagues merged.
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