Is it time to bring back the cartoon bird logo?

[lovetoaster]

While making some of my earlier comments I thought about this also; there are some folks out there who would prefer that to the '66-'74 hat, though I think the '66-'74 is one of the greatest MLB hats of all time (OF ALL TIME!).

The 66-74 hat is my favorite. I would love for that to come back, although I would be fine if it were all black instead of the orange bill. As Roch said, as long as it does not have the white panel, I am all for it.

[Danielos38]

If we do go back...I want this one....because it's ridiculous and awesome.

http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2208326&cp=1452344.1452610.1168145

I own that one. And I wear it with... my orange jersey!

Here's a concept...

What if we do something like what the Caps did. They updated a cool retro logo that people loved, into something more modern. It fits both the people that wanted to old school back and the people that wanted something fit for the times.

Could we update the cartoon bird in a similar way?

[blwalt17]

I own that one. And I wear it with... my orange jersey!

Here's a concept...

What if we do something like what the Caps did. They updated a cool retro logo that people loved, into something more modern. It fits both the people that wanted to old school back and the people that wanted something fit for the times.

Could we update the cartoon bird in a similar way?

No. Perfection cannot be updated.

[Roberts1]

My Retro Orioles hat is the only one I wear. That and my retro Pittsburgh hat.

[Dagger420]

The new bird is fine and preferable IMO.

That is the reason we should make the switch:wedge:

[Dagger420]

Honestly I'd like the Cartoon bird. I think these uni's would actually look good with white pants and maybe a solid black hat with the cartoon. Of course Buck wasn't much of a fan so I don't see it happening.

[OrangeJerseys]

My Retro Orioles hat is the only one I wear. That and my retro Pittsburgh hat.

I do not or cannot understand this.

[Don Quixote]

I do not or cannot understand this.

Agreed.

[hefalumps]

A few years ago they did a bunch of Turn back the clock games - I think they did one from each decade or something. I was at the game where they wore the sleeveless alternates from the late 60s, and I had to say I was a big fan of those uniforms. Somebody else mentioned the idea of having a "retro" alternate for Sunday games. I'd love to see them use those.

[Vegas O's]

PLEASE YES:thumbsup1:

[BaltimoreTerp]

So I'm watching the Ninth Inning of Baseball, and almost the first thing they show is the 1970 World Series and St. Brooks of 33rd Street.

As I watch, I realize that I like almost everything about those uniforms. I like the scripts on the jerseys, I like the designs with the colors. But that cartoon bird just looks so out of place. It looks like something that belonged in that late-70s and early-80s period, but came along a decade too early.

That said, I can understand those who have a dislike for the present logo. Whether it is due to the design, or the stigma of losing, or any other issue, I see that.

So, why not a compromise logo?

Some form of stylized bird that avoids being too cartoony and too realistic at the same time.

For example, I found this in a Google Image search:

That could be a starting-off point (and also includes a B, which many have proposed as well).

[Elrod]

But that cartoon bird just looks so out of place. It looks like something that belonged in that late-70s and early-80s period, but came along a decade too early.

The Cartoon Bird was ahead of it's time. Let it be for all time!