Central Connecticut Blue Devils Logo PNG
The logo of the Central Connecticut Blue Devils is meant to strike terror into the opponents. However, the artists have made it somewhat cute and a little menacing. It resembles a villain from a Disney cartoon. Small horns, angular facial features, and a Greek nose give the emblem visual sharpness. It’s a symbol of the sports teams’ on-field danger and the graphic embodiment of their mascot.
The Central Connecticut State University athletic program dates back to 1849, when the institution was founded as New Britain Normal School, the first publicly funded college in Connecticut. It became Teachers College of Connecticut in 1933, Central Connecticut State College in 1959, and gained university status in 1983. The move to NCAA Division I followed in 1986–1987.
Men’s basketball began in 1934–1935 under Harrison Kaiser. Before Division I, the team competed in NAIA and NCAA Division II, reaching 10 NAIA tournaments and 6 Division II championships, with a combined record of 6–8. These years laid the foundation for the program’s competitive edge.
In Division I, key rivalries formed within the Northeast Conference with Sacred Heart University and Saint Francis University. A breakthrough came in 2000 under Howie Dickenman, when CCSU won its first NEC title and, led by Rick Mickens, entered the NCAA Tournament. The team repeated as conference champions in 2002 and 2007, reaching the NCAA Tournament three times without a first-round win.
Baseball produced MLB player Ricky Bottalico, who played for the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Mets and was named an All-Star in 1996. In 2003, Dan Hezler was drafted by the Boston Red Sox. The program won nine NEC titles. Track and cross country under Eric Blake collected multiple conference wins.
In 2011, CCSU updated its identity by introducing the Kaiser mascot, designed by Street Characters. In 2024–2025, the basketball team under Patrick Sellers secured two consecutive NEC regular season titles and back-to-back 20-win seasons, while the football program added to its six NEC championships.
Meaning and History
The 1994 emblem depicts an anthropomorphic devil with trident-like pitchforks, horns, and a pointed tail. It’s a parody of a running athlete because he is dressed in blue shorts, a T-shirt, and athletic shoes. The graphic is complemented by the department’s name (“Blue Devils”) and the university’s name (“Central Connecticut State University”), which appear just below and are set against a white background.
What is Central Connecticut Blue Devils?
The Central Connecticut Blue Devils is an athletic department with 16 student teams at Central Connecticut State University in New Britain. Participants in the intercollegiate program are part of the Northeast Conference. The football players compete in NCAA Division I FCS.
1980 – 1986
2000 – 2011
2011 – today
In 2011, a new era began for the university teams. After rebranding, they immediately had 11 unique logos, a new mascot, and a distinct font. The main emblem was designed by the Ohio-based design firm Rickabaugh Graphics. The devil’s appearance changed: he looks more menacing, without the previous cartoonishness. His head is depicted in profile, so the sharp horns and beard are visible. The style of the inscription also changed. Each word of the Central Connecticut Blue Devils is typed in uppercase letters, italicized, and with small serifs. The predominant colors are white and blue (#1A4784).
