This year marks the implementation of the redesigned National Football League (NFL) logo unveiled last August 2007. It will be the first logo makeover implemented by the league since 1980. Looking back, the decision to alter the infamous “NFL Shield” is to create a meaner and leaner version.

Very obvious changes are seen on the color used (darker), the number of stars and the image of the football. You might notice the alterations are not really radical but more of improvements. Each modification carries some meaning.

For instance, the number of stars was reduced from 25 to only 8 to represent the 8 AFC and NFC divisions. However, the reason for using 25 stars on the logo remains a mystery. Even the new designer failed to trace its origin since it was first used in the early 40s. Also, the football located at the center of the logo is adjusted to look a lot like the football on top of Vince Lombardi championship trophy.

While these changes are rather simple, its implementation is quite expensive and extensive. Every NFL uniform must be changed to reflect the new design. Even the staff within the stadium must also put on the new symbol.

The new logo will make its debut in April 2008 during the NFL draft.

Via Tom McMahon

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