Seattle Seahawks fans, also known, simply, as the "12s", have always prided themselves on being one of the most vocal and loyal fan bases in the country and across the entire National Football League.That passion was validated this past weekend during the annual "NFL Honors" ceremony when 89 year-old Patti Hammond, known better to Seahawks fans as "Mama Blue" finished as the runner-up for the league's first-ever "Fan of the Year" award prior to Super Bowl LV (55).
While the playoffs were one-and-done for the most recent incarnation of the Seattle Seahawks, there is still a chance for some postseason accolades for the team, thanks to their fans -- the 12s!
It was 36 years ago today (December 15) that the Seattle Seahawks became the first-ever franchise in professional sports to retire a jersey number in honor of their fan base.
The Seattle Seahawks will honor former owner Paul Allen's contribution, legacy and memory when they induct him into the franchise's Ring of Honor before their nationally televised game Thursday night.
Last week I shared with you a badass Seahawk-logoed car. In another blog I did back in March I pointed out that it's nearly impossible to go more than a couple of hundred yards in any direction and not see a "12" of some kind (homemade or otherwise) in Yakima...
Todd and I went to the Seattle Seahawks training camp on Tuesday along with about 1,500 fans. Then there is this kid, who is obviously a very dedicated Richard Sherman fan. If we're to believe his sign, he traveled (converting metric to the English system for you) 3,682 miles which means he's either from the most northern reaches of Canada or San Jose, Costa Rica...
Like most Seattle Seahawks fans today, I woke up this morning hoping that TODAY was game day and yesterday's 31-24 loss to the Carolina Panthers was just a bad dream.
Checks calendar. Nope. Damn.
To make it worse, QB Cam Newton rubbed a little salt in the wound of the 12s...