When There's a William, There's a Way

William Butala has another concept for us to be seen.

This first one really grabs my attention. Anyone remember how Phoenix was robbed of an All-Star Game last time for the 2005-06 season?  I still find the idea of an ASG in Phoenix a joke because nobody takes the franchise seriously since their move to the desert. This one is even true to form based on past All-Star jersey, while keeping to it's Phoenix roots.

-Ricky

No Pro Teams Could Pull This Off in Hockey, Could They?

Another day, another BNG post. As Chuck Woolery now says, it's "three for free" time. Three artists, three concepts - it's just that simple.

Caden gives us this concept which features a sponsor logo as a crest in one jersey, reminiscent of European style soccer jerseys. This one doesn't grab me, but there sure as heck are a lot of pluses. Since this isn't the NHL or AHL, I don't mind having a sponsor featured on a jersey.I can't like the alternate with just the face as a logo, but that's why it is just an alternate. I'd be able to give a better critique, but the picture comes out grainy on my computer.

Jake88 as you may recall has had some magnificent series done on the European hockey leagues. This one actually reminds of a red version of a Pittsburgh alternate but with a little too much white. If anything black numbers and black dividing stripes might do the trick for me. A black yoke with white outline might be a nice touch but isn't absolutely necessary.

William provides an interesting look for the Bronx Bombers. He keeps the road resemblant uniform as an alternate. But as many hockey uniforms feature a logo, this set is no exception to that. I don't know how I feel about the placement of the stars as I feel that they could go elsewhere on the jersey. While it takes some elements, it has its own flair than that of the New York hockey Rangers as opposed to the baseball team in Arlington with the same nickname.

You can put a cork on this one, capping off another post at BNG. As I continue to try improving different parts of the site, I am wondering if I can convert anyone into a broader realm of sport graphic design, not that there is anything wrong with hockey. I love hockey, but I figure that there are people out there that want to see other sport uniform templates. That was the basis of which I created BNG last May. Give it a thought -  if you try, you might even like it.

-Ricky

Ode to William Butala

William was kind enough to bring along some concepts so I won't bombard you with everything in one sitting so you can better appreciate it. But I will put a couple up for his official welcoming party, just as we did for Jake88 the other day. Both are regular contributors to HJC and have recently started their blogs, please check out the blog in the "New" section of the "Friends of" tab.

I'm starting with two that I haven't seen on HJC as of this past Friday when I posted, they also happen to be the two most recent that are on the blog as of the same aforementioned date and time.

Love or hate the alternate, they would probably dubbed as prison jerseys, but quite frankly I like them better than the home and road. The home and road are at least looking like they would be historically acurate to the team's origin. But considering I suggested a contrast to the alternate, the white and black would be switched to provide a new home and road kit.

Now this one is really . . . well, I don't know. Even though the script is historically accurate, I don't like it for this  particular jersey design. The jersey itself is absolutely beautiful. I tried to do a Nashville jersey using vintage white for a Winter Classic concept against the Jets as you may or may not recall.I'm stuck on the 18 stars in the logo, and it's been fun trying to guess and not ask, but I came to the conclusion it's the bookend numbers of the inaugural year 1998 (18)  - but I know that's wrong.

-Ricky