Memphis Grizzlies Logo History

The Memphis Grizzlies were originally the Vancouver Grizzlies before they moved to the United States in early part of this decade. The logo is a bear's head intently looking straight ahead. It incorporates dark and lights shades of blue with the eyes partly gold. The new Grizzlies logo represents strength, power and courage. Character, tenacity and fearlessness. The Grizzly symbolizes Memphis basketball at its grittiest, at its toughest, at its best. It symbolizes Grizzlies players and the fierce passion they bring to the court every night. It symbolizes incredible leadership and their commitment to winning and class. It symbolizes the maturity of an organization that will settle for nothing less than the ultimate – success.

From the base color of blue that brings this identity to life (Memphis Midnight, Beale Street Blue and Smoke Blue) to the neon-inspired typeface of the city name. From the intense gaze of the Grizzly that represents a serious and competitive team to the subtle references to the colors of Egyptian royalty (Grizzlies Gold). All elements of this new identity were put in place to represent this city and this game.
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Source: http://www.usatoday.com/sports/basketball/nba/grizzlies/2004-05-25-logo_x.htm