While the older versions of the San Diego State Aztecs logo were focused on the Aztec theme, it is less pronounced in the current one.
The inception of the San Diego State Aztecs, a distinguished collegiate sports entity, is intertwined with the establishment of San Diego State University, originally a teacher’s college, in the early 1900s. This athletic division swiftly transcended its humble beginnings, etching its name in the annals of collegiate sports.
In the realm of achievements, the Aztecs have been a tour de force, particularly in football and basketball. The football squad has a storied history of securing multiple conference titles and has graced several renowned bowl games, showcasing their tactical prowess and athletic excellence. The basketball team, not to be overshadowed, has been a regular fixture in the NCAA tournament, often advancing to significant rounds and earning a reputation for their dynamic gameplay and strategic finesse.
As of today, the San Diego State Aztecs continue to uphold their legacy of athletic distinction. Their enduring presence in top-tier competitions across various sports disciplines cements their standing as a formidable and respected powerhouse within the NCAA framework.
What is San Diego State Aztecs?
The San Diego State Aztecs embody the athletic spirit of San Diego State University, marking their territory in NCAA Division I. Renowned for their fervent competitiveness, the Aztecs excel across several sports, with notable prominence in football and basketball. Their enduring legacy is built on a foundation of consistent national tournament appearances and a deep-rooted tradition of athletic excellence.
The university’s athletic program comprises 17 teams (six men’s, 13 women’s), including football, baseball, and basketball teams.
The old emblem that was introduced in 1961 and was used until 1982 featured an abstract depiction of an Aztec, a representative of a Mesoamerican culture of the same name that was highly developed in central Mexico in the post-classic era from 1300 to 1521. The Aztec on the old logo was mostly red, while the white streaks divided the image into meaningful parts.
In 1983-1996, the athletic program adopted a logo that was less abstract and richer in color. Here, the Aztec’s face was turned slightly to us; both his face and the headdress looked more detailed. There was some depth, too.
The San Diego State University Aztecs logo used in 1997-2001 featured the side view of a completely different Aztec. This time, he had a richer headdress and a red face. The nickname of the teams could be seen below.
The 2002 emblem was a large “S” interlaced with a “D,” which formed an arrow and a bow.
The current version (since 2013) looks almost the same, although there have been a couple of alterations.
RED
PANTONE: PMS 200
HEX COLOR: #A6192E;
RGB: (194,48,56)
CMYK: (17,95,82,6)
BLACK
PANTONE: PMS PROCESS BLACK
HEX COLOR: #000000;
RGB: (35,31,32)
CMYK: (0,0,0,100)
WHITE
PANTONE: WHITE
HEX COLOR: #FFFFFF;
RGB: (255,255,255)
CMYK: (0,0,0,0)