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Atlanta Hawks
Play In TournamentApr 17, Final
36-46Hawks116-131United Center
39-43Bulls1 2 3 4 22 45 25 24 40 33 37 21 T 116 131 Final ATL CHI Other games
FINAL Apr 14 @ 
Indiana L115 - 157Atlantic W L PCT GB L10 
Boston64 18 .780 0.0 7-3 
New York50 32 .610 14.0 6-4 
Philadelphia47 35 .573 17.0 8-2 
Brooklyn32 50 .390 32.0 5-5 
Toronto25 57 .305 39.0 2-8 Southeast W L PCT GB L10 
Orlando47 35 .573 0.0 5-5 
Miami46 36 .561 1.0 7-3 
Atlanta36 46 .439 11.0 3-7 
Charlotte21 61 .256 26.0 3-7 
Washington15 67 .183 32.0 1-9 The Atlanta Hawks have bounced around several cities and leagues throughout their 70-plus year history. The franchise began in 1946 as the Buffalo Bisons in the National Basketball League but just a few weeks into the season the team moved to Moline, Illinois.
Dec 29, 2020 · The team's modernized "Pac-Man" logo remains, surrounded now with "ATLANTA HAWKS BASKETBALL" in white. The team prefers the version of their logo without the wording around it be used as their "primary icon" when used domestically.
The Hawks logo has shifted between variations of a full-bodied hawk holding a basketball on its claws and a silhouette of a hawk head (more commonly known as the Pac-Man logo).
Dec 5, 2023 · Discover the story behind the Atlanta Hawks logo—its history, evolution, and significance in the world of NBA sports branding and culture.
Apr 16, 2024 · The oldest basketball team in the league, “Atlanta Hawks,” whose logo reflects its name, was founded in 1946 in Illinois. The club was named in honor of a Native American chief, paying tribute to the state’s history. The emblem symbolizes aggressiveness, bravery, and the power of intuition.
Jun 1, 2015 · In addition to returning to the enhanced logo, the team’s primary logo will be encircled by the Atlanta Hawks Basketball Club wordmark (see above).
1973-1995: A red circle with a hawk in it with "Atlanta Hawks" beneath. Known as the Pac-Man logo.
Aug 26, 2023 · The original Atlanta Hawks logo, introduced in the 1972-1973 season, depicted a fierce-looking hawk clutching a basketball in its talons. This iconic emblem became synonymous with the team and represented their competitive spirit.
The Hawks have had several different logo designs during the franchise's 75 year history. Prior to the 1950s, many teams did not have formal logos. In that case, a photo of their jersey or their team colors is shown below. 2016-2021. 2008-2015. 2003-2007. 1996-2002. 1973-1995. 1971-1972. 1970. 1969. 1958-1968. as St. Louis Hawks. 1956-1957.
This logo is called the Pac-Man logo due to its similarities to the video game character, despite this logo predating Pac-Man by eight years. It was designed by Bob Wages of the now-defunct Atlanta ad agency McDonald & Little.
