The current athletic logo of Princeton University manages to introduce the tiger theme without actually depicting a tiger.
Founded as an integral part of Princeton University’s athletic department, the Princeton Tigers trace their origins to the university’s early sports endeavors, dating back over a century. This rich history is punctuated by a series of remarkable achievements across multiple sports disciplines. The Tigers’ football squad, in particular, has etched its name in the annals of collegiate sports history with multiple national titles, with their inaugural successes rooted in the late 19th century. Beyond football, Princeton’s basketball and lacrosse teams have also accumulated prestigious honors, cementing the university’s status as a bastion of athletic and academic excellence. In contemporary times, the Princeton Tigers have continued to uphold their esteemed legacy, consistently showcasing top-tier performances in NCAA competitions while embodying the synergy of athletic rigor and scholastic achievement.
What is Princeton Tigers?
Princeton Tigers represent Princeton University in the collegiate athletic arena, participating in a wide array of sports within the NCAA framework.
The old Princeton Tigers logo (1904-1964) featured the letter “P” in a slab serif font. Although it combined orange and black, the tiger colors, it was not an obvious indication on the animal. As a result, we cannot say it was a very meaningful logo.
The following emblem (1964-1983) depicted a leaping tiger. While this time, the tiger theme was apparent, the design was too cluttered and detailed for a modern athletic logo.
Eventually, in 1984, the university combined the large “P” and the tiger pattern to create an emblem that is both meaningful and clean.
PRINCETON ORANGE
PANTONE: PMS 165 C
HEX COLOR: #FF671F;
RGB: (100, 31.8, 0)
CMYK: (0, 59, 96, 0)
BLACK
PANTONE: PMS BLACK 6 C
HEX COLOR: #000000;
RGB: (0,0,0)
CMYK: (0,0,0,100)