The Green Bay Packers have the same "G" logo as the University of Ga. Who had it first? and why copy?

Answer 1

Actually, the answer is both teams had it first. Green Bay used the oval "G" first while Georgia was using more of a block letter. Georgia redesigned theirs (with a commercial artist in charge of "branding" the emblem) and it was a close match for the Green Bay "G". They even got permission from Green Bay to use it. Then Green Bay redesigned theirs, and it shifted away from the oval "G". Later, Green Bay went back to the oval "G", and the few distinctions between the original Green Bay "G" and the sleek Georgia "G" of the 1960s were eliminated. So basically, Georgia came close to Green Bay's emblem with a slightly different "G", then Green Bay eventually switched to the same "G". Neither is generally considered a coy or rip-off. Both franchises seem to enjoy the emblem, though.

This is the article from the UGA website:

In 1963 after becoming the Bulldogs' Head Football Coach, Vince Dooley redesigned the football uniform choosing a red helmet with a black "G" on a white background as the dominant feature of the new uniform for the 1964 season.

He discussed with his staff that a forward-looking "G" would be an appropriate emblem for the helmet of the Georgia team. Dooley had just hired John Donaldson, former Georgia player from 1945 to 1948, as backfield coach. John was keen on the idea of a new image and volunteered his wife, Anne, who had a BFA in commercial art from UGA to design a logo for the new Georgia helmet with the general specifications Dooley had outlined. Dooley accepted Anne's original "G" which fit his vision for a forward look to Georgia's new emblem.

Since the Georgia "G"- though different in design and color- was similar to Green Bay's "G", Coach Dooley thought it best to clear the use of Georgia's new emblem with the NFL team. Athletic Director Joel Eaves called for permission which was granted. However, since its inception in 1961, the Green Bay "G" has been redesigned several times and now looks like Georgia's original 1964 "G." Georgia is proud that the Packers apparently liked the special nuances of the Bulldogs' forward-looking "G."

Georgia's oval "G", eventually replacing Georgia's old block "G" as the official UGA symbol, has stood the test of time. It made its first appearance in the opening game in 1964 and was an immediate hit with the Georgia fans, especially after Dooley's first three teams were so successful--highlighted by the 1966 SEC Championship.

Answer 2

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The Green Bay Packers have the same "G" logo as the University of Ga. Who had it first? and why copy?

Answer 4

The Packers had it first. In fact, and a Packer fan has filed a law suit against Georgia and Grambling for copying their logo even though everyone who uses it has different colors associated with the logo. The Green Bay Packers are not condoning the action of one fan. The schools who use it claim that their"G" represents their school as is not an infringement.

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Answer 6

Green Bay had it first, but to say that Georgia was copying Green Bay is wrong. It is a friggin letter, that is used to represent their hometown. Did the Cincinnati Reds copy the Chicago Bears. I doubt it. But it is the same "C" just different colors. With so many sports teams and organizations, duplicates are bound to happen, but it doesn't mean that someone is "copying".

Answer 7

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Answer 8

Green bay had it first, but its not a copy. A single letter can't be copyrighted and the logo shares no colors, so in effect they are about as different as they are the same.

Answer 9

The Green Bay Packers. Because it also looks good in red and black.

Answer 10

I had this same question bout the Cincy Reds and the Chicago Bears "C" logo. I asked it about a few months back and most people told me its just cuz they start wit the the letter C..but as far as "copying" goes, its probly cuz they didnt feel like being too creative and just used different colors instead.