Coastal Plain League (baseball) - Gastonia Grizzlies

Gastonia Grizzlies Unveil Logo

The Gastonia Grizzlies unveiled their new logo today. The new art work was designed by Graphic Designer James B. Hicks, III. The new logo creates a visual identity, for the nickname chosen by fan vote during the recent name the team contest. "We are very excited about the new look", said Grizzlies General Manager, Clay Battin. "This logo will give people something to identify the Grizzlies with. James has done a fantastic job, and has given us a logo that will be easy to promote and market in Gaston County. I look forward to seeing all of our souvenirs and printed materials, and I think our fans will be excited when they see the logo."

Coastal Plain League President, Pete Bock, had this to say of the new logo, "It was very important for the league to put a strong, marketable logo in place in Gastonia for their first season. I think the logo fits well with the image that both the league as a whole, and our other teams, put forth."

The Grizzlies team colors are black, gold, and brown. The Grizzlies uniforms will have "Grizzlies" in gold lettering on the front of the jerseys for the inaugural season, with the hats to be black with a brown Grizzly head on the front.

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