apswfcowl 640 Posted May 14 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One De Bilde 534 Posted May 14 RIP Mr Walker. I truly wish we still had that badge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingOwl 20,302 Posted May 14 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dronfield Blue 9,765 Posted May 14 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingOwl 20,302 Posted May 14 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grassy knoll 544 Posted May 14 Love that owl, it’s the owl I grew up with, had it tattooed on my leg 20 years ago. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Grez Bez 3,244 Posted May 14 That Owl is Wednesday. So much love for it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ReadingOwl 20,302 Posted May 14 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. 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pablo Bonvin 6,112 Posted May 14 (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 by Pablo Bonvin 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scram 20,451 Posted May 14 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
asteener1867 44,711 Posted May 14 Absolutely Iconic...sad drugged up emblem is a bloody travesty... R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kobayashi 968 Posted May 14 Thanks for a fantastic badge... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Strings 142 Posted May 14 RIP it was tattooed on my arm 20 years ago my first tattoo and still love the design. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1961OWL 178 Posted May 14 RIP sir. That badge on that shirt. By a country mile the most iconic shirt and badge combo in my humble opinion. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
torryowl 11,423 Posted May 14 that's sad news but seems like he had a good life and you can ask for no more than that ...RIP . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashley8 81 Posted May 14 RIP bring it back! That's our badge to me. Current one feels like someone else's badge Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bobness 7,537 Posted May 14 After successfully lobbying for the return of the Sid emoji, surely we can do the same for our badge. Gi our owl back! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Halifax Owls 256 Posted May 14 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Errol Flashman 4,690 Posted May 14 Loved this badge. Simplicity of it was its genius. RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
