We have a name for the relocating Huntsville Stars (Class AA; Southern League) playing out of MGM Park in 2015: the Biloxi Shuckers.
The name and branding were unveiled last night at a ceremony inside Biloxi’s historic Saenger Theatre.
“We are very excited to introduce our name and logos to the Mississippi Gulf Coast,” said Shuckers President Ken Young. “The anticipation in the community has been tremendous. Our logo depicts the fun and exciting atmosphere that Minor League Baseball is known for throughout this country. We think that kids are going to love it. The seafood industry is so important to the entire region, and we wanted a name that means something to the community.”
The team name was selected after nearly 60,000 votes were cast after the month-long “Name the Team” contest yielded six finalists. The Shuckers will host a separate event to select the winner of the “Name the Team” contest.
According to team officials, a tenacious oyster is the centerpiece of the identity, seen in the club’s primary logo, home and alternate caps. The letters “BS” to make up the road cap designation. Fans will love seeing the Biloxi Lighthouse logo, resiliently rising above historic storm waters. Gulf Blue, Sand, Coral, and Black make up the club’s new official colors, paying tribute to the Gulf Coast. The Shuckers are the first professional sports team to use this color combination. The logos and color scheme will be seen throughout the home of the Shuckers, MGM Park.
The Shuckers’ look was brought to life by Brandiose. The development process began in March when Brandiose’s partners Jason Klein and Casey White met in Biloxi with fans, staff and community members to learn about the stories, history, and personality of Biloxi. Brandiose developed the logos and is dreaming up elements of new fan experience.
“Biloxi is one of the most resilient cities in America,” said Klein. “Our goal is to integrate Biloxi folklore in the Shuckers brand, and to create the most legendary entertainment experience on the Gulf Coast.”
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