I love anything Hartford Whalers related, so this pin-up girl in a classic Whalers jersey is awesome in my book. However, the logo on the jersey the girl is wearing is incorrect. That is actually the 1992-1997 logo, in white and without the silver background. During these years the Whalers did not wear green jerseys. During their green jersey years (1979-1992), their logo was indeed white on the green jerseys, but it had a differently shaped whale tail, and the center vertical line in the W was shorter. Somewhat subtle differences, but very obvious to hardcore Whalers fans like myself. Since you're an artist you will notice the differences in shape between the 1979-1992 logo and the 1992-1997 logo right away. Both of these logos appear on the following site:
Any chance I can get a copy of the original design in a higher resolution? I am trying to use the design for the logo on our Adult Hockey Team's jerseys. Keep up the good work, Robert!
Didn't realize I'd missed all these recent comments!
Scott: I've done a few girls in Sharks colors over the last couple years...Take a look through the archives and you'll find 'em. And you can always commission your own!
Andrew: Actually, I really can't throw you a higher-res copy, as this was technically a private commission for somebody...but I'd be happy do do one especially for you if you're interested!
My beer league team used this design as the logo for our jerseys. We have 2 sets (home whites and road navys). Such a killer design. Keep up the good work!!!
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Long live the Whalers!
One of the all time great sports logos...for a friggin' whale. Awesome.
Wow...love the Whalers, love the girl. Who doesn't remember Brass Bonanza?
Awesome job once again Rob!!
Can't wait to convince my g/f to let me have her done up!!
Fantastic!! Hey Rob, continuing along the nostalgic theme, could you *please* draw a model wearing a Winnipeg Jets jersey??
Love your illustrations and your blog.
I gotta commission you to do an Oilers girl. Edmonton's a college town, full of clever tipsy girls, if that helps.
"a college town, full of clever tipsy girls"
Utopia!
GF, just give me the word, and I'm all over it!
Props to you for using a sweater with Pucky the Whale on the shoulder. Well done.
(I would have also accepted the girl in Cooperalls with the sweater tied up in a half-shirt!)
I love anything Hartford Whalers related, so this pin-up girl in a classic Whalers jersey is awesome in my book. However, the logo on the jersey the girl is wearing is incorrect. That is actually the 1992-1997 logo, in white and without the silver background. During these years the Whalers did not wear green jerseys. During their green jersey years (1979-1992), their logo was indeed white on the green jerseys, but it had a differently shaped whale tail, and the center vertical line in the W was shorter. Somewhat subtle differences, but very obvious to hardcore Whalers fans like myself. Since you're an artist you will notice the differences in shape between the 1979-1992 logo and the 1992-1997 logo right away. Both of these logos appear on the following site:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hartford_Whalers
Definitely need a Winnepeg girl and how about a Quebec Nordique girl, maybe wearing a beret?
A Nordiques girl is imminent, as it's one of my top five fave jerseys ever...it's just a matter of findin' the time!
Refound your blog through UniWatch and remembered this jersey. I gotta say, I love the old Whalers gear, and I'm 23.
Keep us informed if you come to Connecticon. I'd make a trip there just to see your both and drop some cash.
I played as the Whalers in NHL 95 just to hear Brass Bonanza. Helped make me a hockey fan.
Any chance you can do one in Sharks colors?
Any chance I can get a copy of the original design in a higher resolution? I am trying to use the design for the logo on our Adult Hockey Team's jerseys. Keep up the good work, Robert!
Didn't realize I'd missed all these recent comments!
Scott: I've done a few girls in Sharks colors over the last couple years...Take a look through the archives and you'll find 'em. And you can always commission your own!
Andrew: Actually, I really can't throw you a higher-res copy, as this was technically a private commission for somebody...but I'd be happy do do one especially for you if you're interested!
This is perfect (...well, if only the girl was a red head).
My beer league team used this design as the logo for our jerseys. We have 2 sets (home whites and road navys). Such a killer design. Keep up the good work!!!
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