apswfcowl 727 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Robert Walker, the man who designed our iconic minimalistic owl has sadly passed away. https://www.thestar.co.uk/sport/football/sheffield-wednesday/familys-pride-legacy-left-behind-designer-iconic-sheffield-wednesday-badge-2853677 RIP and thanks for the badge that I grew up with. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
One De Bilde 780 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 RIP Mr Walker. I truly wish we still had that badge Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingOwl 20,310 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, One De Bilde said: RIP Mr Walker. I truly wish we still had that badge Sad news. Truly iconic. I loved that badge too. Doesn't make any sense why it was ditched. It was in the DNA of the Club, for me. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Dronfield Blue 11,417 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 2 minutes ago, ReadingOwl said: Sad news. Truly iconic. I loved that badge too. Doesn't make any sense why it was ditched. It was in the DNA of the Club, for me. Nice to see you back mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingOwl 20,310 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Just now, Dronfield Blue said: Nice to see you back mate. Never been away. Just cautious where I post. I like a hassle free life. Dogs/Lighthouse/Beer/Wednesday/Maiden. Had it all today. Glorious weather too. But thanks for the sentiment. 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Grassy knoll 571 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Love that owl, it’s the owl I grew up with, had it tattooed on my leg 20 years ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Grez Bez Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 That Owl is Wednesday. So much love for it. Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingOwl 20,310 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 3 minutes ago, Grassy knoll said: Love that owl, it’s the owl I grew up with, had it tattooed on my leg 20 years ago. Absolutely crackers, ditching it. Can you imagine Coca Cola changing their bottle shape? The badge was similarly iconic IMO. How much must the re-branding have cost throughout the stadium? To what end? A complete vanity project. Sums the club at the moment I’m afraid. 3 Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Bonvin 7,681 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 (edited) I remember perfecting my drawing of the owl as a kid. I loved drawing the bloody thing. It was everywhere at home. Went to Cambodia a few years ago and stoped at a cafe which had a blackboard for its visitors to write messages on. Even we’ll into my forties I just had to.... RIP Mr Walker. Edited May 14, 2020 by Pablo Bonvin 1 Link to post Share on other sites
scram 21,397 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Adore that Owl I tried to make one as part of my woodwork project at school I don't think i did it much justice however... RIP Robert Link to post Share on other sites
asteener1867 47,391 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Absolutely Iconic...sad drugged up emblem is a bloody travesty... R.I.P Link to post Share on other sites
kobayashi 1,119 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Thanks for a fantastic badge... Link to post Share on other sites
Strings 155 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 RIP it was tattooed on my arm 20 years ago my first tattoo and still love the design. Link to post Share on other sites
1961OWL 192 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 RIP sir. That badge on that shirt. By a country mile the most iconic shirt and badge combo in my humble opinion. Link to post Share on other sites
torryowl 12,397 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 that's sad news but seems like he had a good life and you can ask for no more than that ...RIP . Link to post Share on other sites
bladeshater 5,747 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 God bless Link to post Share on other sites
ashley8 324 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 RIP bring it back! That's our badge to me. Current one feels like someone else's badge Link to post Share on other sites
bobness 9,460 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 After successfully lobbying for the return of the Sid emoji, surely we can do the same for our badge. Gi our owl back! 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Halifax Owls 335 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 RIP Mr Walker. A quite brilliant design. Iconic gets over used but not in this case. Ozzie will return to reclaim his rightful perch one fine day. Link to post Share on other sites
Errol Flashman 9,037 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Loved this badge. Simplicity of it was its genius. RIP Just a bloke. Being dragged along in a world that moves too quick for it's own good. Link to post Share on other sites
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