Bring vintage gridiron pride to your stitching with this Ball State Cardinals design, styled around an American football and cardinal mascot from the 1965 to 1990 era. The brown ball, white laces and stripes, and red-and-yellow bird details give it that unmistakable college sports look without losing the shape of the football itself. It is a strong choice for alumni, long-time supporters and collectors of retro university graphics who want something more characterful than a plain text emblem.
With 8 thread colours and a dense, heavily stitched build, this design suits sturdy fabrics that can carry bold coverage, such as sweatshirt fleece, canvas jackets, denim and twill. It looks especially at home centred on the back of a varsity-style jacket, on the front of a hoodie, or on a sports holdall where the black outline helps the artwork stand out. Because the clawed feet and football details rely on solid stitching for their impact, it gives the best result on smooth, stable surfaces rather than fine or lightweight cloth.
