Anytime you write a column like this, it comes with scrutiny.

I, like you have p assion for certain sports teams. I was actually a season ticket holder for two o f these teams on the list so Ive put any past or present bias aside. I completely understand if youre mad that your team is on the list. You are passionate about your team and your wardrobe consists of the same logos Im about to tell you needs to change. Lets dive into some of these and let the debate begin.

The Houston Astros

Forget about the logo, lets just do a total makeover and re-name them the Colt .4 5s. We know that wont happen but I see just as much .45s merchandise around H-town as Astros. Jim Crane is the newest owner and wholesale changes have begun. Part of that is a uniform change and discussions have occurred about whether to chang e the team name and logo. Im up for both. Call me crazy but whats the alternative to spike interest, hire a 50 year old former Cy Young winner to draw publicity? Oops, that just might happen before a logo change.

Anaheim Ducks

Remember when the Ducks first came out how popular their logo was. Heck, the Duc ks were named after the popular Disney movie and when the club began, Disney own ed the team and used the Mighty Duck logo. Since 2006, mighty has been dropped fro m the name. I just cant wear a logo featuring the bottom of a Ducks foot. Just do esnt do anything for me. They wear this patch on their uniforms and I say make th e patch your primary logo.

Phoenix Coyotes

Coyotes should look vicious. They should have saliva dripping from their mouths waiting to pounce. Especially on a hockey jersey! This is one of the most violen t sports we have. The logo should be just as violent.

Calgary Flames

Calgary, you are an awesome hockey town and for that reason, you deserve better. In fact, my suggestion is that you use your alternate logo the flaming horse th at was used from time to time from 1999-2007. The flaming horse makes sense and symbolizes Calgarys rich history of the Calgary Stampede/Rodeo.

Dallas Stars

I was a Dallas Stars season ticket holder for four years. In that time, I strugg led to wear Stars clothing. I get that its derived from the Minnesota North Stars which is where the team came from but if you are in the Lone Star State and your e the only NHL team in Texas, dont you think using the Texas colors would be more inviting than green and gold? I just feel as though their logo and uniforms are too basic. That being said, be careful what you wish for. Remember this alterna te logo that the Stars came out with. The logo didn t sell. Gee, I wonder why?

Miami Dolphins

When I think of football, I think of physical play, big hits, huge emotion and a smiling dolphin? The color scheme, the sun surrounding this mammal along with t he M helmet that doesnt fit the dolphins head just doesnt do it for me. Miami hasnt b een good since Dan Marino. The interest is low in Miami and there have been very few updates to this logo. On Sunday, they drew their lowest opening day crowd i n their history. Its time for a change fins fans. New England Patriots

I grew up in New England and believe it or not, there was a time when you couldnt find Patriots gear in New England, let alone the rest of the country. This was a dreadful franchise where 17-30,000 was a good crowd at their games. I know, ha rd to believe. The team needed a makeover so they changed in 1993 at the same ti me that Bill Parcells would take over the team and change the fortune of this on ce troubled franchise. I was a season ticket holder at the time and although we loved the winning, we just kept thinking that if Elvis had a 4th of July party, this probably would be what he looked like with his patriotic mullet. The Patriots revert back to their old uniforms from time to time. Former linebacker Ted Johnson told me that he was fi red up whenever he got to wear Pat Patriot. I see Pat Patriot gear all over the pl ace. Now that the team is beloved, why not just go back to the old logo that eve ryone loves? Let Elvis leave the building for good.

Cleveland Browns

Cleveland, you are an amazing sports town. I love your dedication to your teams and I appreciate your history and passion for your NFL franchise. The name Brown s has such historic value with legendary figure Paul Brown but when your logo is

nothing but a helmet, a little sprucing up could do. This franchise has fallen on hard times. I knew it wasnt a great logo when a former NFL player once referre d to a girl as a Cleveland Brown. He paused, looked at the girl and said, A Cleve land Brown, great uniform, bad helmet. In other words, great body but the face is nt as desirable. Was it shallow, yes but everyone that Ive told that story to gets a chuckle out of it.Cleveland has great fans and part of that fan base is calle d the Dog Pound at the games. Keep the Browns name but why not put a mean looking pooch on the burnt orange helmet. Id buy that merchandise. Atlanta Falcons

Do a simple google search for Falcon logos and so many more mean looking Falcons appear. Random Falcon fact. This bird can dive at nearly 200 mph which makes th em the fastest moving creatures on earth. Why not put that into the logo. Why no t have a mean looking bird face like the Eagles do. Why not do a clever logo wit h the talons. Minus the very slight changes, theyve basically had the same logo s ince their inception in 1966. Its time for a change.

San Diego Padres

Its certainly not the worst logo Ive seen. Its a simple baseball logo. It wouldnt ev en be on this list but you have such an awesome logo on your bench waiting to be brought back to life. That swinging Padre is sweet. If you want to modernize it , Im all for it but the swinging Padre is an awesome baseball logo. You cant put h idden treasures like this in the vault and make us move on. Bring back our Padre !

Indiana Pacers Umm, what actually am I looking at? Youre called Pacers because of two things. Th e rich history of harness racing pacers as well as the pace car at the famed Ind ianapolis Motor Speedway. So lets get this straight, you could use a fast car or a cool looking horse as a logo but instead use a P on steroids and a painted bas ketball that you didnt allow the paint to dry so it dripped? Theyve had a version of this logo since the 80s so just like 80s hair bands now have short hair, its tim

e to get with the times.

Orlando Magic This is one of those logos that isnt bad, its just there. You have a cool u have Disney in your town so the logo possibilities are endless. Give me a a rabbit dunking a basketball with a top hat. Give me something crazy from e in Wonderland. Stars and a basketball have been a part of this logo since team was created in 1989. Id love to see a change. name, yo mean Alic the

Portland Trailblazers

The Portland Trailblazers logo was made to symbolize two teams playing each othe r. There are 10 lines, 5 on each side symbolizing the sides. Looking at this log o is the same look I give when staring at an abstract painting at a museum. Nope , I still dont see it. The Blazers have had the same logo since day one. At one t ime the lines were up and down and now they are tilted. Maybe, theyll turn it ups ide down next. Its still going to be the same logo. Portland basketball fans are awesome and in my opinion, they deserve a much cooler logo. Im always looking for your opinion so let me know which logo youd like to see get a makeover. Speaking of logos, wed also love to get your thoughts on our logos th at we put on awesome t-shirts. Awesome Sports Logos was created to put the fun a nd creativity back in sports logos. Hopefully we get that part right and you guy s like our super soft cool t-shirts. Thanks again for reading!!

Gavin Spittle

Founder, T-shirt Wearer, Logo Lover www.awesomesportslogos.com