The wishbone-C is the colloquial name for a distinctive form of the letter C used primarily as a logo by sports teams.[1] It has been described as "a standard letter 'C' that is pinched off in the middle to make it look like a sideways wishbone."[2]

Reds logo 1915-1919

History and usage

The wishbone-C was used as early as 1898 by the University of Chicago football team.[1] The wishbone-C was adopted by the Cincinnati Reds of Major League Baseball as early as 1905, and they have worn on their uniforms it in some form or fashion every season since 1909.[1] The Chicago Bears of the National Football League have utilized the wishbone-C as their logo on their helmets since 1962.[1]

The wishbone-C on the uniforms of the 1898 University of Chicago Maroons football team

The Chicago Cardinals, ancestors of the Arizona Cardinals, also used a wishbone-C logo.[1] The wishbone-C has also been used by the Cleveland Indians and in part of the logo of the Minnesota Twins.[1] In the Negro Leagues, the wishbone-C was worn by the Kansas City Monarchs and the Cincinnati Tigers.[1]

On the college level, the wishbone-C is currently worn by:

At least three Texas high schools currently use the wishbone-C:

In Japan, the wishbone-C is used by:

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Lukas, Paul (2012-10-10). "Uni Watch history lesson: the wishbone-C". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
  2. ↑ McDill, K. (2020). 100 Things Bears Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die. 100 Things...Fans Should Know. Triumph Books. p. 80. ISBN 978-1-64125-520-2. Retrieved 2023-08-11.
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