mead107 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) The always-a-bridesmaid Bills have one of the most confusing names in pro sports. The team is named after famed soldier Buffalo Bill Cody, but its logo, on the surface, apparently has nothing to do with Cody. Its a blue buffalo -- and yes, we understand its representative of the citys name -- but wheres the homage to Cody? If youre a history buff, youll know that Cody was passionate about hunting; he often hunted bison. If youre knowledgeable about animals, youll know that the term bison and buffalo are often used interchangeably to describe the American bison. History and zoology lessons aside, this franchise might be better off if its name could be explained in less than three minutes. Besides, we have yet to see a blue buffalo with red shooting from its horns. From askman .com Top 10: Worst Sports Logos - AskMen www.askmen.com/top_10/sports/top-10-worst-sports-logos.html So why, we ask, are a handful of current teams across pro sports wearing awful- looking logos? In this list, we're looking at 10 current sports logos that are ... Edited February 17, 2015 by mead107 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 The always-a-bridesmaid Bills have one of the most confusing names in pro sports. The team is named after famed soldier Buffalo Bill Cody, but its logo, on the surface, apparently has nothing to do with Cody. Its a blue buffalo -- and yes, we understand its representative of the citys name -- but wheres the homage to Cody? If youre a history buff, youll know that Cody was passionate about hunting; he often hunted bison. If youre knowledgeable about animals, youll know that the term bison and buffalo are often used interchangeably to describe the American bison. History and zoology lessons aside, this franchise might be better off if its name could be explained in less than three minutes. Besides, we have yet to see a blue buffalo with red shooting from its horns. From askman .com I would make sure that is prominently displayed in your message before the angry mob comes at you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 I did include it no one said it had to be bold. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
filthymcnasty08 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I did include it no one said it had to be bold. Thanks It was more so that they didn't think that was your opinion on the beloved logo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowery4 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 So cowboys shooting bison with six shooters would be better? Or maybe just a big ol target over the red standing? I'm sorry I don't get the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Anybody able to post the rankings? Website blocked at work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloBaumer Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 The always-a-bridesmaid Bills have one of the most confusing names in pro sports. The team is named after famed soldier Buffalo Bill Cody, but its logo, on the surface, apparently has nothing to do with Cody. Its a blue buffalo -- and yes, we understand its representative of the citys name -- but wheres the homage to Cody? If youre a history buff, youll know that Cody was passionate about hunting; he often hunted bison. If youre knowledgeable about animals, youll know that the term bison and buffalo are often used interchangeably to describe the American bison. History and zoology lessons aside, this franchise might be better off if its name could be explained in less than three minutes. Besides, we have yet to see a blue buffalo with red shooting from its horns. From askman .com The logo is just fine as it is a Buffalo/Bison representing the city. The problem you may have is why they are called the Bills. I get it and sure it is a little misleading, but the logo as it stands now is perfectly fitting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillsFan-4-Ever Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) this is being discussed in the Off The Wall forum DOH never mind it was just put in the last post wins thread ... Oilers, Titans, Buc's, Patriots* (multiple versions), Ravens for starters. Edited February 17, 2015 by BillsFan-4-Ever Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 http://www.answers.com/article/1178307/top-10-worst-sports-logos?param4=ysa-us-de-sports#slide=1 This is where I found it originally Yahoo finance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 (edited) Here you go Buffalo Joe 10. Washington Capitals 9. Buffalo Bills 8. Dallas Mavericks 7. Tennessee Titans 6. Anaheim Ducks 5. Toronto Raptors 4. Tampa Bay Rays 3. Memphis Grizzlies 2. Portland Trailblazers 1. Carolina Hurricanes Edited February 17, 2015 by Catch it Sammy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jauronimo Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Anybody able to post the rankings? Website blocked at work. Thats the internet's version of friendzoned. it just isn't meant to be, Joe. Move on to other websites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Here you go Buffalo Joe 10. Washington Capitals 9. Buffalo Bills 8. Dallas Mavericks 7. Tennessee Titans 6. Anaheim Ducks 5. Toronto Raptors 4. Tampa Bay Rays 3. Memphis Grizzlies 2. Portland Trailblazers 1. Carolina Hurricanes I actually agree with all of those except the Bills. Thats the internet's version of friendzoned. it just isn't meant to be, Joe. Move on to other websites. Not gonna lie. You got me good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebandit27 Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 Here you go Buffalo Joe 10. Washington Capitals 9. Buffalo Bills 8. Dallas Mavericks 7. Tennessee Titans 6. Anaheim Ducks 5. Toronto Raptors 4. Tampa Bay Rays 3. Memphis Grizzlies 2. Portland Trailblazers 1. Carolina Hurricanes How is it possible that the Flyers' logo isn't on there? That logo is an abomination...I don't care how "classic" it may be; it's horrendous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 How is it possible that the Flyers' logo isn't on there? That logo is an abomination...I don't care how "classic" it may be; it's horrendous. This is the exact reason actually. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Barbarian Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 The always-a-bridesmaid Bills have one of the most confusing names in pro sports. The team is named after famed soldier Buffalo Bill Cody, but its logo, on the surface, apparently has nothing to do with Cody. Its a blue buffalo -- and yes, we understand its representative of the citys name -- but wheres the homage to Cody? If youre a history buff, youll know that Cody was passionate about hunting; he often hunted bison. If youre knowledgeable about animals, youll know that the term bison and buffalo are often used interchangeably to describe the American bison. History and zoology lessons aside, this franchise might be better off if its name could be explained in less than three minutes. Besides, we have yet to see a blue buffalo with red shooting from its horns. From askman .com Top 10: Worst Sports Logos - AskMen www.askmen.com/top_10/sports/top-10-worst-sports-logos.html So why, we ask, are a handful of current teams across pro sports wearing awful- looking logos? In this list, we're looking at 10 current sports logos that are ... nobody "asked" for their opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mead107 Posted February 17, 2015 Author Share Posted February 17, 2015 nobody "asked" for their opinion. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sodbuster Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I don't know, I think it is kind of clever. I see the Buffalo as the same kind of idea as how baseball teams use their cities letters on their caps. Has anybody seen a Yankees logo lately? Nope! Just the interlocking NY. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Real Buffalo Joe Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I don't know, I think it is kind of clever. I see the Buffalo as the same kind of idea as how baseball teams use their cities letters on their caps. Has anybody seen a Yankees logo lately? Nope! Just the interlocking NY. The original six hockey teams haven't change their logos in years. Modified and updated, but stayed with the concept. Look what happned with the Sabres. They tried going modern with the goat-head, people didn't care for it. They tried again with the slug, and people hated it. Now they went back to the original and it's loved. Same with the Bills uniforms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chandemonium Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 but wheres the homage to Cody? If youre a history buff, youll know that Cody was passionate about hunting; he often hunted bison. If youre knowledgeable about animals, youll know that the term bison and buffalo are often used interchangeably to describe the American bison. The red streak is the homage to Cody. Cody just shot the buffalo and it is bleeding out. That's where the red comes from. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billykaykay Posted February 17, 2015 Share Posted February 17, 2015 I thought that the name came from " Beau Fleu " which I think means Beautiful River. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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