Colorado State Rams Logo PNG
The University of Colorado’s sports honor is defended by 15 teams of the Colorado State Rams, whose logo symbolizes the mascot’s strength and perseverance. By giving such a name, the company demonstrated a commitment to history and a close connection with the state, which is considered a symbol of.
The athletic program in Fort Collins began in 1892, when F. O. Congdon organized a football team to face Longmont Academy. At the time, Colorado Agricultural College teams were known as the Aggies. The first coached season came in 1899 under W. J. Forbes.
A structured system emerged in 1911 with Harry Hughes, who introduced academic standards and banned hidden payments. In 1914, he created the “Million Dollar Play,” and in 1915, the team won its first Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference title. Between 1915 and 1934, Hughes secured eight conference championships.
One of his athletes, Glenn Morris, won Olympic gold in 1936, set a decathlon world record, and received the Sullivan Award ahead of Jesse Owens. Hughes worked at the school for 42 years, and Hughes Stadium later carried his name from 1968 to 2016.
In 1954, a live ram named CAM was introduced during a game against Wyoming. In 1957, the school became Colorado State University, and the nickname “Rams” replaced “Aggies”. Basketball under Jim Williams from 1955 brought 352 wins and an NCAA quarterfinal in 1969.
The football program rose again under Sonny Lubick in 1993. In 1994, a 21:16 win over Arizona led to a WAC title and a Holiday Bowl appearance. In 1997, the team finished 11:2 and defeated Missouri. Over 15 seasons, Lubick recorded 108 wins and six titles.
In 1999, the program became a founding member of the Mountain West Conference and won its first title. Rivalry with Colorado Buffaloes defined this era, while swimmer Amy Van Dyken won four Olympic gold medals in 1996 and two more in 2000.
Meaning and History
The Colorado State Rams logo depicts a thick-billed ram, an inhabitant of the North American mountains, primarily found in the western United States, from the California peninsula to Canada. Judging by the massive horns that curve outward and spread to the sides, it is male.
The emblem’s concept has not changed since 1982. Designers have updated the color palette several times: from a combination of yellow and yellow-green (1982-1992), to a combination of white and blue (1993-2014), and then to a rich green as the main background (in 2015). However, the elements’ shapes, proportions, and arrangement remained unchanged.
What is Colorado State Rams?
The Colorado State Rams are the sports division of Colorado State University in Fort Collins. It includes 15 teams participating in the intercollegiate program and is a member of the Mountain West Conference. Athletes compete in NCAA Division I. In addition, they have won 9 MWC championships.
1993 – 2009
2009 – 2015
2015 – 2021
2021 – today
At the center of the logo is the head of a rhinoceros, turned to show its full face. The head is depicted schematically and merges with the background. The outlines of the animal are formed by geometric shapes that form the nose, eyes, ears, mouth, and horns. The ram is outlined with a white ring and placed inside a green circle.