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James L. Gilbert's avatar

The curved legs of the NC monogram really differentiate it from similar NC logos of the time that had straight legs. I've been unable to determine if that was a design sent to Spalding or if Spalding came up with it. I wrote about how to draw your own NC interlocking logo here: https://jamesleegilbert.substack.com/p/how-to-draw-uncs-iconic-interlocking

The Auburn logo was designed by an Auburn marching band member(!) in the '60s.

Your readers may enjoy sportslogos.net and its history of team logos, not just college either.

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phil allen's avatar

Naturally, ND's came to mind first, but I didn't realize the inspired North Carolina monogram was that old. The invented fonts from those days for some teams are a trip; good to know whom to thank for the Yanks' ..

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Sports Dispatch's avatar

Great subject! The East Maine Conference Seminary logo reminded me of a maze puzzle on the back of a kid's menu. I couldn't find my way out!

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Football Archaeology's avatar

Let's Go, East Maine Conference Seminary!

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