The origin of the Akron Zip logo

[cayal]

Hello all,

I am a football fan from Australia and I have come to notice the logo/emblem of the Akron Zips is a kangaroo. Does anyone know the origin of this?

I am curious to see how our native animal because the emblem/logo for Akron.

Thanks

[ZippyRulz]

Welcome. Here is the 'evolution of Zippy':

http://gozips.com/zippy/AboutZippy

Here is the bulletin on our round-of-16 NCAA tournament soccer match Sunday (w/stats & video links)

http://gozips.com/sports/msoc/2011-12/rele.../20111121a3iais

Of course that might be at an odd hour for you, being on the other side of the globe. Oh well...cheers!

[Z.I.P.]

Hello all,

I am a football fan from Australia and I have come to notice the logo/emblem of the Akron Zips is a kangaroo. Does anyone know the origin of this?

I am curious to see how our native animal because the emblem/logo for Akron.

Thanks

Mate, are you referring to the VFL or the AFL? Fear the Roo, Baby!