PHOENIX SUNS

Phoenix Suns unveil 50th anniversary logo

Jun 22, 2017, 4:40 PM

The 2017-18 season will mark the 50th in the history of the Phoenix Suns and to honor the occasion, the team released a special logo to commemorate the season.

“It’s pretty special to be celebrating fifty seasons of Suns basketball with our fans. As part of the milestone, we will honor our rich history on the court and our role as a community ambassador off it,” said Suns President Jason Rowley in a release. “We will pay tribute to the special people, places and indelible moments of our organization’s past, showcase our bright future and recognize our great fan base every step of the way.

“As we move into the franchise’s next chapter and welcome the newest additions to our team, it was only fitting to unveil this logo just before the NBA Draft.”

The logo includes the “68” and “18” years and is colored in the Suns’ color palette.

“It was a great moment in our city’s history when Phoenix was awarded an NBA franchise,” said Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton in a statement. “Starting with Gar Heard’s ‘Shot Heard Round the World,’ so many of my best memories growing up in Phoenix are associated with the Suns­ — including those special occasions when my Dad would take me to a game at the Madhouse on McDowell.

“We’ve made unforgettable memories together for five decades and we look forward to our future success as a community and as a team.”

Phoenix released a commemorative video along with the release of its shield.

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