The Wishbone-C is the colloquial name for a distinctive font logo of the letter C used primarily by sports teams.[1] It has been described as "a standard letter 'C' that is pinched off in the middle to make it look like a sideways wishbone."[2]
History and usage
The wishbone-C was first used as early as 1898 by the University of Chicago football team. The wishbone-C was adopted by the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball as early as 1905, and they have worn on their uniforms it in some form or fashion every season since 1909.[1] The Chicago Bears of the National Football League have utilized the wishbone-C as their logo on their helmets since 1962.[1]
The Chicago Cardinals, ancestors of the Arizona Cardinals, also used a wishbone-C logo.[1] The wishbone-C has also been used by the Cleveland Indians and in part of the log of the Minnesota Twins.[1] In the Negro Leagues, the wishbone-C was worn by the Kansas City Monarchs and the Cincinnati Tigers.[1]
On the college level, the wishbone-C is currently worn by:
- Catawba College in North Carolina
- Central College in Iowa
- Chapman University in California
- Colby College in Maine
- Concordia College in Minnesota
- Creighton University in Nebraska
- University of Central Missouri
At least three Texas high schools currently use the wishbone-C:
In Japan, the wishbone-C is used by:
Sporting goods company Crosthwaite Athletic Supply of San Diego used the wishbone-C in the 1950s and 1960s.[1]
References
External links
- Lukas, Paul (2012-10-10). "Uni Watch history lesson: the wishbone-C". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.