The burgeoning Pacific Association, formerly known as the North Division of the defunct indy pro North American League, has added the Vallejo Admirals to replace the traveling Sonoma County Grapes. The team will be owned by Redwood Sports and Entertainment, which also owns the Grapes and San Rafael Pacifics. The Admirals will play at Wilson Park, which will get a facelift similar to San Rafael’s Albert Park. Owners will continue to search for a permanent home for the Grapes. Read more here. View Wilson Park images here and here. Thanks to John Cerone for the story.
They are using the other, better logo, huge relief.
What are the league and/or individual owners finances? And at what level of Indy Ball do they seek to position themselves — the old NAL, the AA, FL, Pecos League … ? Regardless, I wish everyone involved the very best — and hope the fans give Indy ball a look and enjoy a great evening at a professional ball game.
Agree. Branding is everything. Website, logos, etc. The logo on the link Steve provided is pretty awesome and really blows away the logo in this story.
Well, that logo is a let down. So much potential too…: http://dribbble.com/shots/926868-Admirals
Steve:
Was this logo by Fraser Davidson via the link you provided presented to the ownership? It blows away the logo posted here and in the newspaper.
Alan
No idea, but I assume it wasn’t. Either way, it just shows the potential of what logos could look like if these teams hired talented designers. I know it is usually a matter of cost, but really, it’s not too hard to find a great designer that will work within a any given budget.
Steve:
I am a firm believer in not skimping on the branding.
Alan