Gear with a new University of Louisville design now available on campus

Lucas Aulbach | Courier Journal

New gear at the University of Louisville's campus bookstore offers a fresh take on the school's famous Cardinal logo.

This new version of Louie the Cardinal is part of a collection that recently debuted from college apparel giant Zephyr Headwear, which designs merchandise for universities nationwide.

The new bird, part of Zephyr's Japanese cartoon-inspired Tokyodachi line, is similar to Louisville's classic logo, with a couple of twists. The bird's face is missing the teeth that made the official logo uh, let's say infamous. Plus the head is just a part of a full body that features the university's "L" logo.

The changes aren't too drastic, though, and don't worry, the famed heated glare is still on the cardinal's face. This bird still looks like it's ready to fight you, or whatever unfortunate ACC opponent stands in its way.

Louisville gear with the design is now available on T-shirts and hats at the campus bookstore or on Zephyr's website, where you can also find Tokyodachi logos for other universities.

The Courier Journal's Jeffrey Lee Puckett contributed. Lucas Aulbach: 502-582-4649; laulbach@courierjournal.com; Twitter: @LucasAulbachCJ. Support strong local journalism by subscribing today: courier-journal.com/lucasa.

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