John's Blog

Another example of corporate weasels who lack the balls to make decisions that respect tradition, the current owners of the "Union 76" brand are removing their distinctive ball sign and replacing it with a bland, contemporary flat version. The original ball version dates back to a design by graphics designer Ray Pedersen as part of the Union Oil pavilion at the '62 Seattle World Fair and was implemented as the sign for their gas stations shortly after that. The website Save the 76 Ball is part of a campaign to convince ConocoPhillips that this iconic presence should be preserved.