Seattle Seahawks: Fun Facts, History, and Resources For Gameday

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Fun Facts about The Seattle Seahawks

Who is the head coach for the Seattle Seahawks?
Pete Carroll

Who is the defensive coach for the Seattle Seahawks?
Casey Bradley

Who is the special teams coach for the Seattle Seahawks?
Brian Schneider

Who owns the Seattle Seahawks?
Paul Allen

How many Super Bowls have the Seattle Seahawks won?
None

Who is the mascot for the Seattle Seahawks?
Blitz, a hawk

What are the Seattle Seahawks team colors?
Seahawk Blue, Navy Blue, Neon Green, White

Who designed the Seattle Seahawks logo?
NFL Properties in-house design team

Fun Facts about The Seattle Seahawks Stadium

What is the Seattle Seahawks stadium called?
Qwest Field

How many seats are in Seattle Seahawks stadium?
67,000

What is the address of Seattle Seahawks stadium?
800 Occidental Ave S
Seattle, WA 98134

When was Seattle Seahawks stadium built?
2000-2002

History of the Seattle Seahawks

Where did Seattle Seahawks get their name and why are they called it?
The Seattle Seahawks team was named by fans. A contest was held and 20,365 entries were received. 151 people suggested the name Seahawks, and the name was chosen as the winner by the team owners.

What players from the Seattle Seahawks are in the Football Hall Of Fame?
1995 (Year of Induction)
Steve Largent

What numbers have been retired by Seattle Seahawks?
12 Fans (12th Man)
80 Steve Largent

Top 5 Players of all time for the Seattle Seahawks

1. Steve Largent – Wide Receiver
Steve Largent was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL Draft. He was an extremely dependable receiver during his 13 years with the team. He was selected for the Pro Bowl seven times and the All-Pro team once. He was selected four times for the Second-Team All-Pro and was invited to be part of the NFL 1980s All-Decade Team. In 198, he was named the Walter Payton Man of the Year. Largent is the team’s only player in their franchise history that has been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His number, 80, has also been retired by the Seattle Seahawks.
200 Games Played
197 Games Started
819 Receptions
13089 Yards Gained by Receiving
100 Receiving Touchdowns

2. Water Jones – Offensive Tackle
Walter Jones was a career-long Seattle Seahawk. He was drafted in 1997, in the first round of the NFL Draft. He was recognized repeatedly during his career as being one of the strongest, most consistent and best tackles in the sport. He was selected for nine consecutive Pro Bowls between 1999 and 2008 and he received four All-Pro selections. Jones was named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team, and his number, 71, was retired from the team’s roster.
180 Games Played
180 Games Started
3 Fumble Recoveries

3. Michael Sinclair – Defensive End
Michael Sinclair was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in the 1991 NFL Draft. He remained with the team until 2001, briefly signing with the Philadelphia Eagles before retiring from the sport in 2002. He was a reliable defensive end for the Seahawks, with an impressive 73.5 sacks during his career. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and was selected for the Second-Team All-Pro in 1998. After retiring from Pro Football, Sinclair went on to become a coach for both European and Canadian football teams.
148 Games Played
114 Games Started
73.5 Sacks
25 Forced Fumbles
9 Fumble Recoveries
2 Fumbles Returned for Touchdowns
274 Tackles

4. Dave Krieg – Quarterback
Dave Krieg began his professional football career with the Seattle Seahawks in 1980 when the team signed him as a free agent. He began playing during the 1981 season after working his way up from the third- to the second-string quarterback position. He is one of the best passing quarterbacks in the history of the game. He became the starting quarterback when Jim Zorn was injured mid-season. He went on to play in three Pro Bowls with Seattle. Later he played for the Kansas City Chiefs, the Detroit Lions, the Arizona Cardinals, the Chicago Bears and the Tennessee Oilers.
213 Games Played
173 Games Started
98-77-0 QB Record
3105 Completed Passes
5311 Attempted Passes
38147 Yards Gained by Passing
261 Passing Touchdowns
199 Interceptions Thrown

5. Shaun Alexander – Running Back
Shaun Alexander was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks in 2000. He was their first pick, selected 19th overall (first round). He became a starting running back for the team during his second season, and immediately began to set records for Seattle. He was a three-time Pro Bowler and was selected to both the First-Team and Second-Team All Pro games. He was named NFL Offensive Player of the Year and NFL MVP in 2005. It was during this year that he also set the record for Most Single-Season Touchdowns, with 28 total. Alexander was named to the NFL 2000s All-Decade Team.
123 Games Played
96 Games Started
2187 Rushing Attempts
9453 Yards Gained by Rushing
100 Rushing Touchdowns
215 Receptions
1520 Receiving Yards
12 Receiving Touchdowns

Game Day and Travel Information

3 hotels around the stadium

Silver Cloud Hotel – Stadium
1046 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98134
(206) 204-9800

Best Western Pioneer Square Hotel
77 Yesler Way
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 340-1234

Courtyard by Marriott Seattle Downtown
612 2nd Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 625-1111

Best restaurants in the area

Triangle Pub – Stimes Hideaway
553 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 628-0474

Elysian Fields
542 1st Avenue South
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 382-4498

Tiki Bob’s Cantina
166 South King Street
Seattle, WA 98104
(206) 382-8454

Tailgating Rules Please call the stadium.

Items NOT allowed in the stadium

• Alcohol
• Glass bottles or cans
• Illegal drugs
• Firearms/weapons
• Laser pointers
• Horns/whistles/noisemakers for NFL games
• Signs or flags larger than 18 inches
• Any item deemed by management to be inappropriate or may disrupt other fans’ enjoyment of the game.

Resources about Seattle Seahawks

Seattle Seahawks Qwest Field
website

Seattle Seahawks Official Website
website

NFL.com Seattle Seahawks
website

ESPN Seattle Seahawks
website

Sports Illustrated Seattle Seahawks
website

Resource by A.Evans

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