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Seattle Seahawks
The Birth of the Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks were established in 1974 and played their first season in 1976 as an expansion team.1)
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.2)
First Super Bowl Victory
The Seahawks won their first Super Bowl championship on February 2, 2014, in Super Bowl XLVIII, defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8.3)
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.4)
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).5)
The 12th Man’s Earthquake
In 2011, Seahawks fans caused a small earthquake after celebrating Marshawn Lynch’s “Beast Quake” touchdown run.6)
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 2002.7)
First Playoff Appearance
Seattle made its first NFL playoff appearance in 1983, led by head coach Chuck Knox.8)
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.9)
Marshawn Lynch’s Skittles Habit
Star running back Marshawn Lynch famously ate Skittles on the sidelines, inspiring fans to throw Skittles onto the field.10)
Steve Largent: The First Seahawks Legend
Wide receiver Steve Largent became the first Seahawk inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995.11)
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.12)
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.13)
First Quarterback in Franchise History
Jim Zorn was the first starting quarterback for the Seahawks and later returned as a QB coach.14)
Russell Wilson's Rookie Record
In 2012, Russell Wilson tied Peyton Manning's NFL record for most touchdown passes by a rookie QB with 26.15)