The best MLB logos hold a special place in the hearts of baseball fans, and for good reason. These logos are not just marketing assets; they are visual representations of tradition, history and the spirit of the game. As such, they have the power to instantly evoke a sense of nostalgia, passion and pride.
The design moved to a pair of socks from 1924-1960, and various other elements were added over the years. But in 2009, the team essentially switched back to the 1924 logo, with a few modernising tweaks; a design which remains in place to this day. The current design, based on the Old English Latin alphabet, has been in place since 2016. Along with conveying a sense of history and grandeur, the arcuate segments of the letters nicely parallel the fangs of a tiger. Kansas City Royals are based in Kansas City, Missouri . The team was founded as an expansion franchise in 1969, and their name pays homage to the American Royal, a livestock show, horse show, rodeo, and championship barbecue competition held annually in the area since 1899.
The team was founded in 1903 when Frank Farrell and Bill Devery purchased the franchise rights to the defunct Baltimore Orioles after it ceased operations, and used them to establish the New York Highlanders.