While a grizzly bear can be seen on the athletic logo of Oakland University for more than two decades, the way it is depicted has been changing with the years.
Tracing its origins to the establishment of Oakland University in 1957, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies emerged as a dynamic force in NCAA Division I sports. The narrative of their inception is intertwined with the growth of the university itself. Central to their history are landmark achievements, especially in men’s and women’s basketball, where they have frequently triumphed in the Horizon League championships. Equally noteworthy are their strides in soccer, marked by consistent appearances and commendable performances in NCAA tournaments.
In the contemporary sports landscape, the Oakland Golden Grizzlies maintain a robust presence. They are celebrated for their unwavering dedication to athletic excellence across a spectrum of sports, not just limited to their famed basketball and soccer teams. Their current stature in the collegiate sports world is a reflection of their sustained commitment to cultivating top-tier athletes and fostering a spirit of competitive sportsmanship.
What is Oakland Golden Grizzlies?
Oakland Golden Grizzlies stand as a distinguished collective of NCAA Division I athletes from Oakland University. Renowned for their dynamic participation in sports like basketball and soccer, they embody a legacy of competitive excellence and are a symbol of the university’s athletic aspirations and accomplishments.
The Oakland Golden Grizzlies logo introduced in 2002 featured the bear in full height. He was crawling over the letters “O” and “U.”
In 2009, the team opted for a logo where only the bear’s muzzle could be seen. The result was more emotional as the muzzle or a face is where the emotions of any creature can be seen most clearly.
The latest update took place in 2012. There were just a couple of strokes added or removed here and there, and a slight shift in the palette.
METALLIC GOLD
PANTONE: PMS 872 C
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RGB: (181, 154, 87)
CMYK: (24, 31, 74, 10)
BLACK
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HEX COLOR: #000000;
RGB: (0,0,0)
CMYK: (0,0,0,100)
WHITE
PANTONE: P 1-1 C
HEX COLOR: #FFFFFF;
RGB: (255, 255, 255)
CMYK: (0, 0, 0, 0)