Bostonist: Update the Celtics Logo: Do it for Red

Rebecca

Fri, 09 Feb 2007 18:20:03 -0500

I have to agree with Carl. It's bad enough that Red was "demoted" in the Pitino era and was subsequently subjected to the "new-fangled" NBA. It was even worse when the Celtics office gave the nod to a dance team--something he never approved of--after he had to grit his teeth through Hollywood-esque game promotions that have become the hallmark of NBA/Celtics game time. It's nice that someone would consider revamping the logo to be more of a tribute to him, but I think Red is most appropriately memorialized by the subdued logo on the players' jerseys and the quiet and undying respect/adoration people have for the coach and the man. Let the logo his brother designed go untouched, unaltered and carry on. It's a classic, just like he was.

Vin

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:40:18 -0500

I like the idea, and I am a long-time Celtics' fan ... and a traditionalist. I still think there should be no dancing girls, no people trying to get their faces on the Jumbotron instead of watching the game, etc. but the new logo looks good to me. maybe it will even get some of their luck back.

Brian Scalabrine

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 16:29:23 -0500

You've got to be kidding me. Why mess with a classic? That logo is tasteless and ugly.

Carl Spackler

Thu, 08 Feb 2007 14:54:13 -0500

Is this just another attempt to get Red rolling around in his grave? As if the 16 straight losses, the Dance Squad and Lucky aren't enough, now you want to meddle with the logo? Clearly you have no comprehension of tradition, as honoring Red would be upholding the design as his brother created it, rather than throw together some crappy looking tribute. You want to honor Red? Draft a defense first Center named Greg Oden, get rid of the dance team and start winning ballgames. New Logos are for schmucks looking for a new marketing scheme, oh well you should check with Wyc on that then.