Logo of a hockey team that played in the defunct World Hockey Association, the New York Raiders. The club existed from 1972 until 1974, but only played one season as the Raiders. After experiencing financial problems they were sold and the new owners rebranded them as the Golden Blades. That only lasted through a partial season, as the club was moved again, this time to New Jersey where they became the Jersey Knights, playing in an arena with a sloped ice surface that forced opponents to skate uphill 2 of the 3 periods. Players on the Raider roster included Wayne Rivers, Norm Ferguson, Ron Ward and Bobby Sheehan.

Logo of a baseball team from the Appalachian League, the Burlington Sock Puppets. Burlington, North Carolina  has a history of minor league baseball dating back to 1958, when they had the Burlington Indians in the Carolina League and were a Cleveland farm club. After minor league baseball was contracted during the Covid pandemic, the Appalachian League was reorganized as a collegiate summer league for rising freshman and sophomore players, and the Sock Puppets were born to represent Burlington. The nickname is a nod to the city’s textile heritage.

Logo of a college football team that plays in the Missouri Valley Conference, the Illinois State Redbirds. The school’s early teams, which began play in 1887, were known as the Fighting Teachers and the Cardinals, but were renamed the Redbirds in 1923. They have won 10 conference titles over the years. Former Redbirds who have played pro football include Mike Prior, Mike Rodenhauser, Dennis Nelson, Estus Hood, Aveion Cason, Shelby Harris, Laurent Robinson and James O’Shaughnessey.

Secondary logo of a college football team that plays in the FBS level Sun Belt Conference, the Texas State Bobcats. Playing in 6 different leagues and as an independent since 1904, the school formerly known as Southwest Texas State has won 2 Division II national championships. Former Bobcats who played pro ball include Spergon Wynn, Fred Evans, Ken Coffey, A.J. Johnson, Wade Key, Reece Morrison, Ty Nsekhe, Reggie Rivers, Ricky Sanders, Jim Stienke and Bobby Watkins.

Used from 1972 until 1999, this is an old logo of a college football team that plays in the Missouri Valley Conference, the North Dakota State Bison. They began play in 1894 and have claimed 17 national championships and 37 conference titles at the small school level. Amazingly, since 2011 the Bison have compiled a 149-12 record, a .925 winning percentage. They have had only 3 losing seasons since 1964. Former NDSU players who have played pro football include Tyrone Braxton, Stacy Robinson, Steve Nelson, Joe Mays, Ramon Humber, Phil Hansen, Craig Dahl and current players Trey Lance, Carson Wentz, Dillon Radunz and Christian Watson.

From SportsLogos.net, the logo of this year’s Super Bowl, which is Super Bowl LVII (57). The Kansas City Chiefs will represent the American Conference and do battle with the NFC champion Philadelphia Eagles. The game will be played at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona, and will feature a matchup of two brothers playing against each other – Jason and Travis Kelce. It will also be the first Super Bowl played with both teams starting an African American quarterback – Patrick Mahomes of the Chiefs and Philly’s Jalen Hurts.

Logo of a college football team that plays in the Southwestern Athletic Conference, the Alabama State Hornets. Their football program began play in 1901, and they have won 2 SWAC championships since joining the conference in 1982. The school has played an annual game on Thanksgiving since 1924, longer than the NFL has had the tradition. Hornet alumni who have played in the pros include Tarvaris Jackson, Reggie Barlow, Brad Baxter, Eddie Robinson, Zefross Moss, Curtis Green, Isaiah Crowell and Tyrone Rogers.

Used from 2002 until 2018, this is a logo of a college football team that plays in the Ivy League, the Cornell Big Red. The school, located in Ithaca, NY, began it’s grid program in 1887. They’ve won 5 national championships and 3 league titles. Former Big Red players who have spent time in pro football include Ed Marinaro, Kevin Boothe, Tex Coulter, Pete Gogolak, Frank Wydo, Gary Wood, Seth Payne, J.C. Tretter, Bo Roberson and Al Dekdebrun.

Logo of a college football team that plays in the Patriot League, the Lafayette Leopards. Starting play in 1882, they are among the oldest programs in the college game. They’ve claimed 3 national titles and 7 conference wins. A few former Leopards who had brief pro football careers include Blake Costanzo, Walt Zirinski and Chris Thatcher.

Logo of a college football team that plays in the Pacific 12 Conference, the University of Washington Huskies. In existence since 1889, the program has claimed 2 national championships and 17 conference titles and racked up 7 Rose Bowl wins. The school has 3 members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame among it’s alumni in Hugh McElhenny, Arnie Weinmeister and Warren Moon. Other notable former Huskies who have played pro football include Khalif Barnes, Chuck Allen, Mark Bruener, Mark Brunell, Blair Bush, Rich Camarillo, Chris Chandler, Ben Davidson, Corey Dillon, Nesby Glascow, Don Heinrich, Lincoln Kennedy, Ray Mansfield and Lawyer Milloy.