The Chicago Bulls logo is one of the most recognizable symbols in sports history. Featuring a fierce red bull with furrowed brows and sharp horns, it has remained largely unchanged since the team’s inception in 1966. However, some NBA fans remember a striking detail that has never existed—the bull having a gold nose ring hanging from its nostrils.
Mandela Effect: The Chicago Bulls Logo

The Memory
Many fans clearly recall the Chicago Bulls logo featuring a gold nose ring, making the bull appear even more aggressive. Some even claim to remember seeing it on merchandise, jerseys, or promotional materials throughout the years.
The Reality
Despite these vivid memories, the Chicago Bulls logo has never had a gold nose ring. Every official version of the logo—from its creation in 1966 to today—depicts a bull’s face in red, black, and white with no added jewelry. No historical evidence, archival images, or official team branding supports the existence of a gold nose ring.
if u have a nose ring like the Chicago Bulls logo… #icantdateyou
— Roadman T (@teewhyare1) February 2, 2011
Carmen look like the Chicago bulls logo with that nose ring.
— k (@Knapz_NYC) May 26, 2012
If she got the Chicago Bulls logo nose ring, I’m not interested
— MAADY (@MaadyBK67) September 1, 2024
Does anyone else remember the Chicago Bulls logo having a nose ring?
— Pele (@LongLivePele) August 11, 2021
Yall really be lookin like the Chicago Bulls logo with that hoop nose ring
— 🙂↔️🙂↕️ 🇭🇹 (@DaTribeCalledT) March 20, 2016
One of Many NBA-Related Mandela Effects
This isn’t the only instance where NBA fans recall details that never actually existed. In fact, this Mandela Effect is just one of twelve NBA-related Mandela Effects we’ve documented. If you’re fascinated by these bizarre memory discrepancies, be sure to check out our full list HERE.
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