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Drawing a sports logo from memory is harder than it sounds. See how well we did and try it for yourself.

  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the Angels logo from memory!

    “awwww, surnames”
    “awwww, surnames”
    “awwww, surnames”
    Duane Burleson

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the Red Sox logo from memory!

    Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the Astros logo from memory!

    astros dot jpeg
    astros dot jpeg
    astros dot jpeg
    Bob Levey

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the Dodgers logo from memory!

    this photo provides enough context i feel
    this photo provides enough context i feel
    this photo provides enough context i feel
    USA TODAY Sports

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the Reds logo from memory!

    Frank Victores-US PRESSWIRE

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s draw the Oakland A’s logo from memory!

    How talented of an artist are you? Personally, I can’t draw sogard.
    How talented of an artist are you? Personally, I can’t draw sogard.
    How talented of an artist are you? Personally, I can’t draw sogard.
    USA TODAY Sports

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Draw the St. Louis Cardinals logo from memory

    spoiler: the logo is not a butt
    spoiler: the logo is not a butt
    spoiler: the logo is not a butt
    Tom Lynn

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the Mariners logo from memory!

    USA TODAY Sports
  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the Brewers logo from memory!

    Don’t worry Cubs, you’ll get your turn.
    Don’t worry Cubs, you’ll get your turn.
    Don’t worry Cubs, you’ll get your turn.
    USA TODAY Sports

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    But if you like the new-look Brewers logo better than the old one, what in the hell is wrong with you we’ve got you covered, too! Let’s give the new “piece of wheat” logo a whirl.

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the D-backs logo from memory!

    They could all do a way better job than I did.
    They could all do a way better job than I did.
    They could all do a way better job than I did.
    Christian Petersen

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

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  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Drawing the Tigers logo from memory

    Prince Fielder’s butt is not actually the logo.
    Prince Fielder’s butt is not actually the logo.
    Prince Fielder’s butt is not actually the logo.
    USA TODAY Sports

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

    Read Article >
  • Bill Hanstock

    Bill Hanstock

    Let’s try to draw the Marlins logo from memory!

    Mike Ehrmann

    Even if you don’t like sports, there are many sports logos with which you may be familiar. But here’s the thing: even if you DO like sports -- even if you instantly recognize a myriad of logos and create the semiotic link in your head to the team they represent on a daily basis -- they’re insanely hard to recreate from memory alone.

    This is our ongoing series where we attempt to recreate these logos using only a drawing implement and our own all-too-fallible human memories. Please enjoy our horrible attempt at the logo and accompanying anecdote, then give it a shot for yourself in the comments below. Have fun!

    Read Article >