Which of the four Detroit sports teams—the Tigers, Wings, Lions, or Pistons—has the best logo?.

Which sports team from Detroit has the best logo?

This week, a straightforward question featuring the logos of the Detroit Lions, Pistons, Red Wings, and Tigers generated hundreds of responses on social media. A “313 Takes” account on X, formerly Twitter, posed the question, sparking intense public discussion in which supporters of Detroit sports argued for their preferred logo.

Throughout their lengthy histories, each franchise has had a logo that has been comparatively stable. They have each earned a reputation and produced memorable moments while sporting the Old English D, the winged wheel, the roaring Lion, and the red and blue Pistons basketball.

Lesson in history: Detroit’s professional sports teams’ logos over time