The history of the Bahia Club is filled with a rich legacy and a unique charm, making it a fascinating journey through time. And the Bahia shield, with few changes over the years, is a very interesting fact!
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History and Origin of the Bahia Shield
The shield of Esporte Clube Bahia was designed by Raimundo Magalhães, inspired by the shield of Corinthians Paulista. The original design was modified, swapping black and red for blue and red, replacing the central flag with the flag of Bahia, and changing the year from 1910 to the founding year of Bahia, 1931. The shield is round, with blue, red, and white stripes, and in the center appears a flag similar to that of Bahia, with two stars on top, representing the titles of the Brazilian Championship in 1959 and 1988.
Changes in Details
Although the overall design of the Bahia shield has remained unchanged, some details have undergone adjustments over time. The most significant change was the update of the club's name from "Sport Club" to "Esporte Clube". Additionally, since 1989, two stars have been added to the shield in honor of the titles won by the club in the Brazilian Championships of 1959 and 1988.
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Unique Design Characteristics
One of the most interesting elements of the shield is the presence of the flag of Bahia in the blue square, creating a recursive effect. In other words, the flag of Bahia inside the blue square appears to be repeated, creating a fractal visual effect.
The Origin of the Colors of the Bahia Shield
The colors of the Esporte Clube Bahia – blue, red, and white – respectively represent the Bahia Sports Association, a tribute to the Bahia Tennis Club, and the flag of the state of Bahia. These colors coincide with those of the state flag, which led to the state being called “Bahia Tricolor”. The club's flag design also references the state flag of Bahia, with red and white stripes and the blue shield in the upper left corner.
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What Do the Stars on Top of the Shield Mean?
The stars on top of the Bahia shield were added in the late 80s, representing the club's achievements in the Brazilian championships of 1959 and 1988. As for the mascot, Bahia is represented by a character called “Tricolor de Aço” or "Iron Squad", depicted as a superhero and nicknamed “Iron Man”.
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