Is there a more perfect union among logos than those of Philadelphia and Queens? Compare them adjacently. Very similar in style; they have more in opposite than in common. Superficially, the consistencies are plain to see: a nickname in cursive over a blue/white backround, with a baseball-themed backround.The differences are very subtle, yet also outstanding.
There is the pride of having America's founding (objectified by the Liberty Bell) vs. the commerce and cultural capital of the world (skyscrapers and the bridge). While New York is ready to tell you that it is happening, and hip, and NOW, and popular, with big free agents like Johan, Beltran, K Rod, Putz and others, the Phillies are perfectly happy to say that it is fine being blue collar. Home grown world champions Hamels, Utley, Rollins, Howard and others support the claim. A monument to the country as a logo communicates a much more impressive message than that of a skyscraper, whereas producing champions out of a farm system is much more impressive than buying other team's star players.
And the plate vs. the baseball? Hit that round one as much as you want when it doesn't matter, Metropolitans. The Phils were, and will continue to be, the ones that celebrate the pentagon (signifying runs and victories), whereas the Mets are, and will, continue to be the ones that celebrate the sphere (signifying nice stats and... not much else.)
Oh, and welcome back to 4th and 26. This one was for you, Joe Cann. I am commited to the blog again though; be back soon with another update. Sorry about the long hiatus, certain issues prevented me from publishing more.
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