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 The Seattle Seahawks were established in 1974 and played their first season in 1976 as an expansion team.[([[https://historytimelines.co/timeline/seattle-seahawks-nfl|historytimelines]])] The Seattle Seahawks were established in 1974 and played their first season in 1976 as an expansion team.[([[https://historytimelines.co/timeline/seattle-seahawks-nfl|historytimelines]])]
 +
 +===== Unique Fan Ownership =====
 +
 +Seattle's fans, known as the 12th Man, were honored by the team in 1984, and the number 12 was retired to recognize their impact.[([[https://missoulacurrent.com/seahawks-fans/|missoulacurrent]])]
 +
 +===== First Super Bowl Victory =====
 +
 +The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl championship on February 2, 2014, in Super Bowl XLVIII, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/340202007/seahawks-broncos|espn]])]
 +
 +===== The "Legion of Boom" =====
 +
 +The Seahawks' legendary Legion of Boom defense, led by Richard Sherman, Earl Thomas, and Kam Chancellor, dominated the NFL in the early 2010s.[([[https://www.theringer.com/2021/01/06/nfl/seattle-seahawks-legion-of-boom-timeline-playoffs|theringer]])]
 +
 +===== Loudest Stadium in the NFL =====
 +
 +Lumen Field (formerly CenturyLink Field) holds the Guinness World Record for the loudest crowd noise in an NFL game at 137.6 decibels (2013).[([[https://www.soundproofcow.com/loudest-nfl-stadiums/?srsltid=AfmBOooS_Mu859DrD2taF0BbSxjNAtq_Y4g79Z8Rxm45_o-asdeUmjzd|soundproofcow]])]
 +
 +===== The 12th Man’s Earthquake =====
 +
 +In 2011, Seahawks fans caused a small earthquake after celebrating Marshawn Lynch’s "Beast Quake" touchdown run.[([[https://www.reuters.com/article/oukoe-uk-usa-football-quake-idUKBRE9B20LE20131203|reuters]])]
 +
 +===== The Only Team to Switch Conferences Twice =====
 +
 +The Seahawks started in the NFC West in 1976, moved to the AFC West in 1977, and returned to the NFC West in 2002.[([[https://www.seahawks.com/news/on-this-date-seahawks-move-back-to-nfc-west-158806|seahawks]])]
 +
 +===== First Playoff Appearance =====
 +
 +Seattle made its first NFL playoff appearance in 1983, led by head coach Chuck Knox.[([[https://www.seattlesportshell.com/seattle-playoff-futility/1983-seattle-seahawks/|seattlesportshell]])]
 +
 +===== Pete Carroll’s Winning Legacy =====
 +
 +Pete Carroll, hired in 2010, is the winningest head coach in franchise history, bringing the team its first Super Bowl victory.[([[https://www.skysports.com/nfl/news/12118/13295666/pete-carroll-las-vegas-raiders-hire-super-bowl-winner-as-head-coach-on-three-year-deal|skysports]])]
 +
 +===== Marshawn Lynch’s Skittles Habit =====
 +
 +Star running back Marshawn Lynch famously ate Skittles on the sidelines, inspiring fans to throw Skittles onto the field.[([[https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2014/2/2/5362026/skittles-super-bowl-2014-marshawn-lynch|sbnation]])]
 +
 +===== Steve Largent: The First Seahawks Legend =====
 +
 +Wide receiver Steve Largent became the first Seahawk inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995.[([[https://www.profootballhof.com/players/steve-largent/|profootballhof]])]
 +
 +===== The Fastest Super Bowl Score =====
 +
 +Seattle scored the fastest points in Super Bowl history (12 seconds in) when Denver botched the first snap in Super Bowl XLVIII.[([[https://www.npr.org/sections/thetwo-way/2014/02/02/270657316/seattle-dominates-denver-to-win-its-first-super-bowl-victory|npr]])]
 +
 +===== The Fail Mary Controversy =====
 +
 +A controversial Monday Night Football game in 2012 featured the infamous "Fail Mary" call against the Packers, leading to the end of the NFL referee lockout.[([[https://www.quora.com/2012-NFL-Referee-Lockout-Was-the-final-call-in-the-9-24-12-Seahawks-Packers-game-the-worst-call-in-the-history-of-pro-football|quora]])]
 +
 +===== First Quarterback in Franchise History =====
 +
 +Jim Zorn was the first starting quarterback for the Seahawks and later returned as a QB coach.[([[https://sportsspectrum.com/podcast/2023/01/27/podcast-former-nfl-player-coach-jim-zorn-christ/|sportsspectrum]])]
 +
 +===== Russell Wilson's Rookie Record =====
 +
 +In 2012, Russell Wilson tied Peyton Manning's NFL record for most touchdown passes by a rookie QB with 26.[([[https://www.nfl.com/news/russell-wilson-ties-peyton-manning-record-for-rookie-td-passes-0ap1000000119431|nfl]])]
 +
 +===== Largest Regular-Season Comeback =====
 +
 +The Seahawks made a historic 21-point comeback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013, winning 27-24.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/04/sports/football/to-avoid-big-upset-seahawks-stage-their-biggest-comeback.html|nytimes]])]
 +
 +===== The Infamous Super Bowl XLIX Play =====
 +
 +The Seahawks lost Super Bowl XLIX to the New England Patriots after a goal-line interception instead of handing the ball to Marshawn Lynch.[([[https://www.sbnation.com/nfl/2018/6/5/17426540/seahawks-patriots-super-bowl-49-malcolm-butler-interception-run-the-dang-ball|sbnation]])]
 +
 +===== Shaun Alexander’s MVP Season =====
 +
 +Running back Shaun Alexander won NFL MVP in 2005, rushing for 1,880 yards and 27 touchdowns.[([[https://www.threads.net/@hawkmania4/post/C8CV3O_pmvF|threads]])]
 +
 +===== Seahawks' First Super Bowl Appearance =====
 +
 +Seattle’s first Super Bowl appearance was in 2005 (Super Bowl XL), but they lost to the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-10.[([[https://sports.yahoo.com/seahawks-vs-steelers-injustice-super-163052524.html|yahoo]])]
 +
 +===== Longest Play in Seahawks History =====
 +
 +Leon Washington holds the Seahawks’ longest play record, returning a kickoff 101 yards for a touchdown in 2010.[([[https://www.redlandsdailyfacts.com/2010/09/26/washington-returns-to-spotlight-for-seattle/|redlandsdailyfacts]])]
 +
 +===== Wilson's Near-Perfect Game =====
 +
 +In 2012, Russell Wilson achieved a perfect passer rating (158.3) in a game against the Ravens.[([[https://abc13.com/sports/nfl-mvp-stock-watch-a-three-way-qb-race-starting-with-russell-wilson/5694214/|abc13]])]
 +
 +===== The Beast Quake 2.0 =====
 +
 +In 2014, Marshawn Lynch pulled off another iconic touchdown run against the Arizona Cardinals, breaking multiple tackles.[([[https://www.azcentral.com/story/sports/heat-index/2014/12/22/lynch-goes-beast-mode-again-in-touchdown-run/20757305/|azcentral]])]
 +
 +===== Seattle’s Strong Rivalry with the 49ers =====
 +
 +Seattle's biggest rivalry is with the San Francisco 49ers, peaking in the 2013 NFC Championship game with Richard Sherman's infamous postgame interview.[([[https://www.elonnewsnetwork.com/article/2014/01/richard-shermans-postgame-comments-context-line|elonnewsnetwork]])]
 +
 +===== The Seahawks Almost Left Seattle =====
 +
 +In the late 1990s, the team nearly relocated to Los Angeles before Paul Allen stepped in and bought the franchise.[([[https://www.espn.com/blog/seattle-seahawks/post/_/id/31584/how-paul-allen-saved-the-seahawks-from-leaving-seattle|espn]])]
 +
 +===== First Game in Franchise History =====
 +
 +The Seahawks’ first-ever regular-season game was a 24-20 loss to the St. Louis Cardinals on September 12, 1976.[([[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=__nzxVeE1SY|youtube]])]
 +
 +===== Seahawks' Mascot: Blitz =====
 +
 +The official team mascot, Blitz, debuted in 1998, and a second mascot, Boom, was introduced in 2014.[([[https://culturehubcollective.com/origin-stories-nfl-mascots/|culturehubcollective]])]
 +
 +===== Walter Jones: The Ultimate Protector =====
 +
 +Left tackle Walter Jones is considered one of the best offensive linemen ever and was a first-ballot Hall of Famer in 2014.[([[https://www.fieldgulls.com/latest-news/2014/2/1/5369432/walter-jones-hall-of-fame-seahawks-nfl|fieldgulls]])]
 +
 +===== Seahawks Fans Cause False Starts =====
 +
 +Since 2005, opposing teams have committed over 140 false start penalties at Lumen Field due to crowd noise.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/1407748-why-opposing-teams-should-fear-the-12th-man-in-seattle|bleacherreport]])]
 +
 +===== Seahawks’ Color Rush Uniforms =====
 +
 +Seattle's bright green "Action Green" uniforms debuted in 2016 and became a fan favorite.[([[https://uni-watch.com/2024/12/12/seattle-seahawks-wearing-neon-green-uniforms-for-snf/|uni-watch]])]
 +
 +===== Seahawks' First Draft Pick =====
 +
 +Seattle’s first-ever NFL Draft pick was defensive tackle Steve Niehaus in 1976.[([[https://www.seahawks.com/news/on-this-date-steve-niehaus-becomes-seahawks-first-draft-choice-155871|seahawks]])]
 +
 +===== The Kingdome Era =====
 +
 +Before Lumen Field, the Seahawks played in the Kingdome from 1976 to 1999 before it was demolished.[([[https://www.stadiumsofprofootball.com/stadiums/lumen-field/|stadiumsofprofootball]])]
 +
 +===== First Coach in Seahawks History =====
 +
 +Jack Patera was Seattle’s first-ever head coach, leading the team from 1976 to 1982.[([[https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/jack-patera-first-coach-of-seahawks-dies-at-age-85/|seattletimes]])]
 +
 +===== Seahawks' Coldest Game Ever =====
 +
 +The coldest game in Seahawks history was in Minnesota (2016 playoffs) at -6°F (-21°C).[([[https://www.quora.com/Are-there-any-historical-examples-of-weather-affecting-football-games-played-in-dome-stadiums|quora]])]
 +
 +===== The Seahawks in London =====
 +
 +Seattle played their first international game in 2018 at Wembley Stadium, defeating the Raiders 27-3.[([[https://www.bbc.com/sport/american-football/45858728|bbc]])]
 +
 +===== Bobby Wagner’s Record-Breaking Performance =====
 +
 +In 2016, linebacker Bobby Wagner set the franchise record for most tackles in a season with 168.[([[https://www.reddit.com/r/Seahawks/comments/rp8nu3/seahawks_the_legend_just_continues_to_grow_with/|reddit]])]
 +
 +===== The Only NFL Team in the Pacific Northwest =====
 +
 +The Seahawks are the only NFL team in the Pacific Northwest, with fans from Washington, Oregon, and even Canada.[([[https://www.nytimes.com/2014/01/26/sports/football/seahawks-mania-bigger-than-us-can-contain.html|nytimes]])]
 +
 +===== The Seahawk is a Real Bird =====
 +
 +Seattle’s Seahawk logo is inspired by a Kwakwaka'wakw Native American mask depicting an osprey.[([[https://www.burkemuseum.org/news/mask-inspired-seahawks-logo|burkemuseum]])]
 +
 +===== The 2012 Rookie Revolution =====
 +
 +Seattle’s 2012 draft class included Russell Wilson, Bobby Wagner, and Bruce Irvin, forming the core of their Super Bowl team.[([[https://www.seahawks.com/news/bobby-wagner-on-2012-rookie-class-we-were-doubted-countless-times-115836|seahawks]])]
 +
 +===== Largest Home Win in Team History =====
 +
 +Seattle's biggest home win was a 58-0 victory against the Arizona Cardinals in 2012.[([[https://www.espn.com/nfl/recap?gameId=321209026|espn]])]
 +
 +===== The Seahawks Once Had Silver Helmets =====
 +
 +Seattle’s original uniforms featured silver helmets and pants before switching to navy blue in 2002.[([[https://bleacherreport.com/articles/941079-the-seattle-seahawks-and-their-nfl-uniform-changes-over-the-years-1976-present|bleacherreport]])]
 +
 +===== Most Points Scored in a Season =====
 +
 +Seattle scored a franchise-record 451 points in the 2005 season.[([[https://www.pro-football-reference.com/teams/sea/single-season-receiving.htm|pro-football-reference]])]
 +
 +===== Seahawks’ Biggest Rival in the AFC =====
 +
 +Before moving to the NFC, the Seahawks’ biggest rival was the Oakland Raiders in the AFC West.[([[https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/raiders-seahawks-old-afc-west-rivals-with-a-playoff-history/|cbsnews]])]
 +
 +===== 1988: The First Division Title =====
 +
 +The Seahawks won their first-ever division title in 1988 under head coach Chuck Knox.[([[https://www.historylink.org/File/10217|historylink]])]
 +
 +===== Largest Road Win in Franchise History =====
 +
 +Seattle’s biggest road victory was 50-17 against the Buffalo Bills in 2012.[([[https://www.fieldgulls.com/2012/12/16/3774522/seahawks-win-big-in-toronto-beat-bills-50-17|fieldgulls]])]
 +
 +===== Seahawks Players with Retired Numbers =====
 +
 +Seattle has retired four jersey numbers:
 +
 +12 (Fans - The 12th Man)
 +80 (Steve Largent)
 +71 (Walter Jones)
 +96 (Cortez Kennedy)
 +[([[https://1460espnyakima.com/on-this-date-1984-seahawks-retire-12-in-honor-of-seattle-fans/|1460espnyakima]])]
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