Seattle Seahawks

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Seattle Seahawks
Current season
Established 1974
First season: 1976
Play in Seattle, Washington
Seattle Seahawks logo
Logo
League/conference affiliations

National Football League ([[{{{NFL_start_yr}}} NFL season|{{{NFL_start_yr}}}]]–present)

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Team colorsCollege navy, Action green, Wolf grey
MascotBlitz, Boom
Personnel
Owner(s)Paul Allen
ChairmanJody Allen
General managerJohn Schneider
Head coachPete Carroll
Team history
  • Seattle Seahawks (1976–present)
Championships
League championships (1)
Conference championships (3)
Division championships (11)
Home fields
Lumen Field (2002–present)


The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are members of the National Football League (NFL) and compete in the league's National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The team was established in 1974 and began playing in 1976 as an expansion team.

History[edit | edit source]

The Seahawks were founded by a group of Seattle business and community leaders led by Lloyd W. Nordstrom. The team played its first season in 1976 and initially competed in the NFC West before moving to the American Football Conference (AFC) West in 1977. In 2002, the team returned to the NFC West as part of the NFL's realignment.

Stadium[edit | edit source]

The Seahawks play their home games at Lumen Field, which is located in the SoDo district of downtown Seattle. The stadium, known for its loud and passionate fans, has a seating capacity of 68,740 and features a retractable roof.

Team Colors and Mascot[edit | edit source]

The team's colors are College navy, Action green, and Wolf grey. The Seahawks' mascots are Blitz and Boom.

Notable Achievements[edit | edit source]

The Seahawks have won one Super Bowl championship, which they achieved in Super Bowl XLVIII by defeating the Denver Broncos. They have also won three NFC championships and eleven division titles. The team has made nineteen playoff appearances.

Coaching and Management[edit | edit source]

The current head coach of the Seahawks is Pete Carroll, who has been with the team since 2010. The general manager is John Schneider, and the team is owned by the Paul Allen estate, with Jody Allen serving as the chairman.

Notable Players[edit | edit source]

Some of the most notable players in Seahawks history include Steve Largent, Cortez Kennedy, Walter Jones, and Russell Wilson. These players have made significant contributions to the team's success over the years.

Fan Base[edit | edit source]

The Seahawks' fan base is known as the "12th Man," a term that signifies the fans' impact on the game. The team retired the number 12 in honor of its fans in 1984.

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Contributors: Prab R. Tumpati, MD