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

History[edit]

The Seattle Seahawks were founded in 1974 as an expansion team, joining the NFL alongside the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The team was originally owned by the Nordstrom family, with Lloyd W. Nordstrom playing a significant role in bringing the team to Seattle. The Seahawks played their first season in 1976 under head coach Jack Patera.

Early Years[edit]

In their early years, the Seahawks struggled to find success, but they quickly developed a passionate fan base. The team played their home games at the Kingdome, a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle. The Seahawks' first winning season came in 1978, and they made their first playoff appearance in 1983 under head coach Chuck Knox.

1990s and Ownership Changes[edit]

The 1990s were a period of transition for the Seahawks. In 1997, the team was sold to Paul Allen, co-founder of Microsoft, who helped stabilize the franchise. Under Allen's ownership, the team moved to a new stadium, Lumen Field, which opened in 2002.

Super Bowl XL and XLVIII[edit]

The Seahawks reached their first Super Bowl in the 2005 season, losing to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl XL. The team achieved its greatest success in the 2013 season, winning Super Bowl XLVIII by defeating the Denver Broncos 43-8. This victory marked the first Super Bowl win in franchise history.

Recent Years[edit]

Under head coach Pete Carroll, who joined the team in 2010, the Seahawks have been consistently competitive. The team is known for its strong defense, famously dubbed the "Legion of Boom," and its dynamic quarterback, Russell Wilson.

Stadium[edit]

The Seahawks play their home games at Lumen Field, located in the SoDo neighborhood of Seattle. The stadium is known for its loud and passionate fans, often referred to as the "12th Man." The design of the stadium contributes to its reputation as one of the loudest venues in the NFL.

Rivalries[edit]

The Seahawks have several notable rivalries, particularly with other teams in the NFC West, such as the San Francisco 49ers, Los Angeles Rams, and Arizona Cardinals. These rivalries are characterized by intense and competitive games.

Fan Base[edit]

The Seahawks' fan base is known for its enthusiasm and dedication. The "12th Man" is a term used to describe the fans' impact on the game, often credited with creating a challenging environment for opposing teams.

Notable Players[edit]

Some of the most notable players in Seahawks history include:

Steve Largent - Hall of Fame wide receiver
Walter Jones - Hall of Fame offensive tackle
Cortez Kennedy - Hall of Fame defensive tackle
Russell Wilson - Pro Bowl quarterback
Marshawn Lynch - Pro Bowl running back

Also see[edit]

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+[[File:1987 Seahawks Police - 02 Kenny Easley (crop).jpg|thumb]] [[File:Matt Hasselbeck (cropped).jpg|thumb]] [[File:Seahawks players vs Rams 12.19.2013 (2).jpg|thumb]] [[File:Marshawn Lynch 2011.jpg|thumb]] {{Infobox NFL team
-{{Infobox NFL team
 | name = Seattle Seahawks
 | current = 2023 Seattle Seahawks season
 | logo = Seattle Seahawks logo.svg
 | founded = 1974
-| first_season = 1976
 | city = [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]
-| misc =
+| colors = College Navy, Action Green, Wolf Grey
-| uniform = File:Seahawks uniforms17.png
+| mascot = Blitz
-| colors = College navy, Action green, Wolf grey
+| owner = [[Paul Allen]] (deceased), [[Jody Allen]] (trustee)
 | coach = [[Pete Carroll]]
-| owner = [[Paul Allen]]
+| general manager = [[John Schneider (American football executive)|John Schneider]]
-| chairman = [[Jody Allen]]
+| stadium = [[Lumen Field]]
-| general manager = [[John Schneider (American football)|John Schneider]]
-| mascot = [[Blitz (mascot)|Blitz]], [[Boom (mascot)|Boom]]
-| hist_yr = 1976
-| hist_misc =
-| no_league_champs = 1
-| no_sb_champs = 1
-| no_conf_champs = 3
-| no_div_champs = 11
-| playoff_appearances =
-| no_playoff_appearances = 19
-| stadium_years = [[Lumen Field]] (2002–present)
 }}
-The '''Seattle Seahawks''' are a professional [[American football]] team based in [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|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.
+The '''Seattle Seahawks''' are a professional [[American football]] team based in [[Seattle]], [[Washington (state)|Washington]]. They are a member of the [[National Football League]] (NFL), competing in the league's [[National Football Conference]] (NFC) West division. The team was established in 1974 and began play in 1976 as an expansion team.
 ==History==
-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.
+The Seattle Seahawks were founded in 1974 as an expansion team, joining the NFL alongside the [[Tampa Bay Buccaneers]]. The team was originally owned by the [[Nordstrom]] family, with [[Lloyd W. Nordstrom]] playing a significant role in bringing the team to Seattle. The Seahawks played their first season in 1976 under head coach [[Jack Patera]].
-==Stadium==
+===Early Years===
-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.
+In their early years, the Seahawks struggled to find success, but they quickly developed a passionate fan base. The team played their home games at the [[Kingdome]], a multi-purpose stadium in Seattle. The Seahawks' first winning season came in 1978, and they made their first playoff appearance in 1983 under head coach [[Chuck Knox]].
+===1990s and Ownership Changes===
+The 1990s were a period of transition for the Seahawks. In 1997, the team was sold to [[Paul Allen]], co-founder of [[Microsoft]], who helped stabilize the franchise. Under Allen's ownership, the team moved to a new stadium, [[Lumen Field]], which opened in 2002.
-==Team Colors and Mascot==
+===Super Bowl XL and XLVIII===
-The team's colors are College navy, Action green, and Wolf grey. The Seahawks' mascots are [[Blitz (mascot)|Blitz]] and [[Boom (mascot)|Boom]].
+The Seahawks reached their first [[Super Bowl]] in the 2005 season, losing to the [[Pittsburgh Steelers]] in Super Bowl XL. The team achieved its greatest success in the 2013 season, winning Super Bowl XLVIII by defeating the [[Denver Broncos]] 43-8. This victory marked the first Super Bowl win in franchise history.
-==Notable Achievements==
+===Recent Years===
-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.
+Under head coach [[Pete Carroll]], who joined the team in 2010, the Seahawks have been consistently competitive. The team is known for its strong defense, famously dubbed the "Legion of Boom," and its dynamic quarterback, [[Russell Wilson]].
-==Coaching and Management==
+==Stadium==
-The current head coach of the Seahawks is [[Pete Carroll]], who has been with the team since 2010. The general manager is [[John Schneider (American football)|John Schneider]], and the team is owned by the [[Paul Allen]] estate, with [[Jody Allen]] serving as the chairman.
+The Seahawks play their home games at [[Lumen Field]], located in the SoDo neighborhood of Seattle. The stadium is known for its loud and passionate fans, often referred to as the "12th Man." The design of the stadium contributes to its reputation as one of the loudest venues in the NFL.
-==Notable Players==
+==Rivalries==
-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.
+The Seahawks have several notable rivalries, particularly with other teams in the NFC West, such as the [[San Francisco 49ers]], [[Los Angeles Rams]], and [[Arizona Cardinals]]. These rivalries are characterized by intense and competitive games.
 ==Fan Base==
-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.
+The Seahawks' fan base is known for its enthusiasm and dedication. The "12th Man" is a term used to describe the fans' impact on the game, often credited with creating a challenging environment for opposing teams.
-==Related Pages==
+==Notable Players==
+Some of the most notable players in Seahawks history include:
+* [[Steve Largent]] - Hall of Fame wide receiver
+* [[Walter Jones]] - Hall of Fame offensive tackle
+* [[Cortez Kennedy]] - Hall of Fame defensive tackle
+* [[Russell Wilson]] - Pro Bowl quarterback
+* [[Marshawn Lynch]] - Pro Bowl running back
+==Also see==
 * [[National Football League]]
 * [[Super Bowl]]
+* [[Seattle]]
+* [[Lumen Field]]
 * [[Pete Carroll]]
-* [[Russell Wilson]]
-* [[Lumen Field]]
+{{Seattle Seahawks}}
+{{NFL}}
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-[[Category:Sports in Seattle]]
+[[Category:Sports in Seattle, Washington]]
-[[Category:American football teams in Washington (state)]]
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