apswfcowl 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One De Bilde Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 RIP Mr Walker. I truly wish we still had that badge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dronfield Blue 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassy knoll 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Grez Bez Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 That Owl is Wednesday. So much love for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReadingOwl 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pablo Bonvin 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scram 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Absolutely Iconic...sad drugged up emblem is a bloody travesty... R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kobayashi Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 Thanks for a fantastic badge... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strings 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1961OWL 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torryowl 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bladeshater Posted May 14, 2020 Share Posted May 14, 2020 God bless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ashley8 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobness 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halifax Owls 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Errol Flashman 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 comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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