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Rank |
Team, League, Years Used |
Bottom Line ... |
| 10 |
 ) |
Cincinnati Royals, NBA, 1957-72 (became Kansas City Kings in '72, then Sacramento Kings in '85) |
Takes one back to time when cartoon hot dogs encouraged drive-in audiences to "go to the lobby." Simple, yet engaging. |
| 9 |
) |
Miami Floridians, ABA, 1971-72 |
Looks like page ripped from second-grader's coloring book, but gets big points for originality. |
| 8 |
) |
Baltimore Bullets, NBA, 1947-55 |
Sleek '50s design hearkens back to golden age of milkshakes and waitresses on roller skates. Fact: Baltimore won '47-48 title. Hardwood Classic |
| 7 |
) |
Oakland Oaks, ABA, 1967-69 |
Logo looks like it was borrowed from local high school, which is what makes it so appealing. |
| 6 |
) |
Carolina Cougars, ABA, 1969-74 |
This Cougar won't scare anyone, but has '70s cartoon appeal. |
| 5 |
) |
Houston Rockets, NBA, 1971-72 |
Cartoon astronaut might look simplistic and silly, but basic color scheme has old-school charm. Hardwood Classic |
| 4 |
) |
Kentucky Colonels, ABA, 1967-76 |
Very similar to Rocket-man above, but gets extra points for dog and horseshoe in Colonel's right hand. |
| 3 |
) |
Pittsburgh Condors, ABA, 1970-72 |
Gaudy color scheme and "radical" silhouette make this emblematic of the over-the-top vibe of the ABA. |
| 2 |
) |
Denver Nuggets, NBA, 1974-81 |
Goofy prospector in short pants is an NBA classic. Hardwood Classic |
| 1 |
) |
S.F. Warriors, NBA, 1962-71 |
One of classiest, simplest logos ever to grace the hardwood. Does Bay Area hoops proud. |
