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The NFC (National Football Conference) is one of the two conferences in the National Football League. The other one is the American Football Conference (AFC). Each of the conferences is comprised of 16 teams joined into four divisions.
Meaning and History
The NFC was established in 1970, when the NFL merged with the AFL (the American Football League). There were 13 teams in the NFC, initially, all of them coming from the NFL. Over the following years, several expansions and division realignments took place, which resulted in the current total of 16 clubs in the NFC.
What is NFC?
Together with the American Football Conference, the NFC is one of the two conferences in the National Football League, the highest level of professional American football in the US.
1970 – 2009
The logo features a dark blue “N” with three white stars positioned along the diagonal bar. Interestingly, the design was inspired by that of the AFL logo, not the NFL logo, which featured the abbreviated name of the conference.
2010 – present
The central update is the fourth star. It is a reference to the fact that the NFC has four divisions. The overall style of the “N” has remained unchanged – it’s still a sturdy serif block font. Yet, the proportions are somewhat different now. The glyph has become broader, while the serifs are smaller. Also, the inner angles of the serifs aren’t rectangular anymore, which adds a bit of refinement.
Font and Color
The palette has always been based on a combination of white and dark blue, but the shade of blue hasn’t been the same. The original blue was brighter and more straightforward, while the current one (hex: #043b63) is muted and looks nobler. It’s a bit warmer, too.
The football conference has remained loyal to a slab serif font, although there have been some minor updates. The reason behind this decision is probably that such typefaces have a traditional feel emphasizing NFC’s history.
