The Meaning Behind Sports Teams' Crests #infographic

Published by Web Desk Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Each weekend tonnes of us don the sports jersey of our favourite team, but how many of us know what the badge on that jersey actually stands for? Well, with the return of football, NFL and the Rugby World Cup, it got the guys at Fly Abu Dhabi thinking. Their latest infographic explores the meaning and symbolism behind the crests of some of the most popular sports teams in the world. From uncovering the true meaning of Ireland’s Shamrock to pinpointing the origins of the Pittsburgh Steeler’s badge, the infographic will surprise even the most loyal sports fan.

The infographic shows how some sports team have incorporated local history into their logo, such as the French national team and Chicago Fire, while others have badges based on folklore or legend, such as the New Zealand All Blacks and A.S. Roma – whose badge is based on the tale of Romulus and Remus. Take a look at the infographic below and discover the secret meanings behind some of the world’s biggest teams across football, NFL, baseball, rugby and cricket.

Infographci by: flyabudhabi.co.uk

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