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Vintage Louisiana

The Ӱר has dipped into the vaults Ӱר and come away with nostalgia.

UL LafayetteӰרs new Vintage Louisiana Collection features a retro-themed line of gear and non-apparel items, from T-shirts and caps to pennants and license plates. 

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Vintage Logos

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20-60s SLI Bulldog
In 1921, SouthwesternӰרs athletics teams adopted the nickname of ӰרBulldogs,Ӱר a moniker befitting Ӱרthe quality of our team,Ӱר according to LӰרAcadien yearbook. An illustration of a bulldog mascot is used in LӰרAcadien for the first time in 1923.
20-60s SLI Bulldog
In 1921, SouthwesternӰרs athletics teams adopted the nickname of ӰרBulldogs,Ӱר a moniker befitting Ӱרthe quality of our team,Ӱר according to LӰרAcadien yearbook. An illustration of a bulldog mascot is used in LӰרAcadien for the first time in 1923.
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20-60s SLI Logo
The school shed its industrial role by 1921 and became Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI). Enrollment was 2,000-plus students, and more land was acquired, leading to 12 new buildings. The 1950Ӱרs baseball teamӰרs Honk Hebert rounds the bases here.
20-60s SLI Logo
The school shed its industrial role by 1921 and became Southwestern Louisiana Institute (SLI). Enrollment was 2,000-plus students, and more land was acquired, leading to 12 new buildings. The 1950Ӱרs baseball teamӰרs Honk Hebert rounds the bases here.
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20-60s Southwestern Logo
Southwestern and SLI were secondary references to the Institute that were used up until the 1960Ӱרs. Campus visitors can catch glimpses of Southwestern on the marquee of E.K. Long Gym. The 1922 track and field team is shown holding a Southwestern banner.
20-60s Southwestern Logo
Southwestern and SLI were secondary references to the Institute that were used up until the 1960Ӱרs. Campus visitors can catch glimpses of Southwestern on the marquee of E.K. Long Gym. The 1922 track and field team is shown holding a Southwestern banner.
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60-80s Bulldog with Beanie Logo
Variations of the ӰרӰרs bulldog can be seen throughout the decades. This bulldogӰרs red and white beanie mirrored the ones that freshmen wore from the late 1930Ӱרs until the 1960Ӱרs. This is from a TV broadcast ad for a 1971 football game.
60-80s Bulldog with Beanie Logo
Variations of the ӰרӰרs bulldog can be seen throughout the decades. This bulldogӰרs red and white beanie mirrored the ones that freshmen wore from the late 1930Ӱרs until the 1960Ӱרs. This is from a TV broadcast ad for a 1971 football game.
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60-80s Ragin Cajuns Fishtail Logo
The Ragin' Cajuns name likely began in a 1960's civic club meeting, adopted by USL head football coach Russell Faulkinberry for press releases. The stylized Ragin' Cajuns mark is shown on basketball player Wayne Julien in 1982.
60-80s Ragin Cajuns Fishtail Logo
The Ragin' Cajuns name likely began in a 1960's civic club meeting, adopted by USL head football coach Russell Faulkinberry for press releases. The stylized Ragin' Cajuns mark is shown on basketball player Wayne Julien in 1982.
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USL Block Logo
In 1960, Southwest Louisiana Institute (SLI) was renamed to the Ӱר of Southwestern Louisiana (USL). The block USL letters were used as a secondary institution mark, and featured on basketball uniforms throughout the late 1960's and early 1970's.
USL Block Logo
In 1960, Southwest Louisiana Institute (SLI) was renamed to the Ӱר of Southwestern Louisiana (USL). The block USL letters were used as a secondary institution mark, and featured on basketball uniforms throughout the late 1960's and early 1970's.
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60-80s USL Fishtail Logo
Similar to the RaginӰר Cajuns mark, the stylized USL adorned the back of menӰרs basketball jerseys in the 1970Ӱרs and 1980Ӱרs; baseball uniforms also sported it during the same time period. The mark is shown here on Raymond Johnson shooting a layup in 1976.
60-80s USL Fishtail Logo
Similar to the RaginӰר Cajuns mark, the stylized USL adorned the back of menӰרs basketball jerseys in the 1970Ӱרs and 1980Ӱרs; baseball uniforms also sported it during the same time period. The mark is shown here on Raymond Johnson shooting a layup in 1976.
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90s Bulldog Logo
In 1990, the Ӱר reintroduced a live English bulldog, Ragin' Cajun or R.C., as the official mascot. USL remained the Ragin' Cajuns; the bulldogӰרs role was visual mascot. This bulldog mark captures R.C.Ӱרs likeness Ӱר a fan favorite of the past.
90s Bulldog Logo
In 1990, the Ӱר reintroduced a live English bulldog, Ragin' Cajun or R.C., as the official mascot. USL remained the Ragin' Cajuns; the bulldogӰרs role was visual mascot. This bulldog mark captures R.C.Ӱרs likeness Ӱר a fan favorite of the past.
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90s Cajuns Script Logo
The Cajuns script was introduced on football helmets in the late 1980Ӱרs and worn into the 1990Ӱרs. The mark can be seen on Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame member, quarterback Brian Mitchell, shown running the option against Sam Houston State in 1988.
90s Cajuns Script Logo
The Cajuns script was introduced on football helmets in the late 1980Ӱרs and worn into the 1990Ӱרs. The mark can be seen on Louisiana Athletics Hall of Fame member, quarterback Brian Mitchell, shown running the option against Sam Houston State in 1988.
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90s Ragin Cajuns Script Logo
The Ragin' Cajuns script was popular from the late 80Ӱרs into the 90Ӱרs. Students busing from Cajun Field to campus will recognize this mark. It was also featured on the back of the Cajun Field scoreboard, shown here with the 1998 RaginӰר Jazz dance team.
90s Ragin Cajuns Script Logo
The Ragin' Cajuns script was popular from the late 80Ӱרs into the 90Ӱרs. Students busing from Cajun Field to campus will recognize this mark. It was also featured on the back of the Cajun Field scoreboard, shown here with the 1998 RaginӰר Jazz dance team.
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90s USL Ragin Cajuns Logo
The first Ӱר mark to incorporate USL and Ragin' Cajuns, itӰרs arguably one of the most recognizable of the vintage marks. It was introduced in the late 1980s. The mark is shown here on a flag at a 1988 Homecoming bonfire at McNaspy Stadium.
90s USL Ragin Cajuns Logo
The first Ӱר mark to incorporate USL and Ragin' Cajuns, itӰרs arguably one of the most recognizable of the vintage marks. It was introduced in the late 1980s. The mark is shown here on a flag at a 1988 Homecoming bonfire at McNaspy Stadium.
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Louisiana Athletics HOFӰרer Yvette GirouardӰרs 1998 team wearing jerseys with the scripted ӰרCajunsӰר mark, which debuted in 1996.
Louisiana Athletics HOFӰרer Yvette GirouardӰרs 1998 team wearing jerseys with the scripted ӰרCajunsӰר mark, which debuted in 1996.
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Ace Howard Landry sporting the scripted ӰרCajunsӰר mark dotted by a star against the No. 1-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys in 1988.
Ace Howard Landry sporting the scripted ӰרCajunsӰר mark dotted by a star against the No. 1-ranked Oklahoma State Cowboys in 1988.

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