Charlotte 49ers Logo PNG
The Charlotte 49ers logo embodies the spirit of the forties, the settlers of the Gold Rush. Prospector Norm Niner became the brand’s mascot, with his hand holding a pickaxe forming the letter C, paying tribute to the history that links the brand, the school’s concept, and its name.
Charlotte 49ers: Brand overview
The Charlotte 49ers athletic department is affiliated with one of the largest universities in the region, the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The educational institution sponsors sixteen university teams that participate in NCAA Division I. It has been a founding member of Conference USA since 2013.
The nickname “49ers” indicates that Charlotte College, a predecessor to UNC Charlotte, was not closed in 1949. According to educator Bonnie Ethel Cone, the university embodied the spirit of the “forty-niners”- settlers who came to the United States during the Gold Rush. This explains the choice of prospector Norm Niner as a mascot. The name of the Charlotte Sports Department was approved in 2000, replacing the previous UNC Charlotte and UNCC.
Meaning and History
The “Charlotte 49ers” emblem features the university’s official colors: white and green. They are complemented by black and gold, often used in the uniforms of different teams. The main logo contains the slanted inscription “49ers”. A wide diagonal line underscores this word. The unusual combination of shades makes the letters and numbers appear three-dimensional. The font is an italic sans-serif with many straight angles.
Another original logo element is the miner’s hand, curved in the shape of the letter “C.” This is a stylized acronym for Charlotte. In its palm is firmly gripped a pickaxe – a tribute to the events of the Gold Rush. Thus, the emblem links the concept of the educational institution, the region’s historical heritage, the mascot Norm Niner, and the name of the sports division, the Charlotte 49ers.
What is Charlotte 49ers?
The Charlotte 49ers participate in the intercollegiate program on behalf of the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. The athletic department includes 18 student teams that are participating in the NCAA and competing at the Division I level. They are also part of the American Athletic Conference (starting with football in 2022) and Conference USA.
1968 – 1979
1979 – 2000
2000 – 2006
2006 – 2020
2020 – today
