Lacoste’s “green crocodile logo” is one of the most recognized logos in the world of apparel. Rene Lacoste received the title “Crocodile” by the American press, shortly after his bet with the Captain of the French Davis Cup team. The captain had guaranteed to gift Rene a crocodile skin suitcase if he would successfully win a very important team match. The American public held on to this name that projected Rene’s maintained performance in every match. Rene’s friend, Robert George, sketched a crocodile which was later embroidered on all Rene’s shirts that he wears in his games.