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Seattle Seahawks Team History The Seattle Seahawks joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as part of the NFL’s expansion to 28 teams in 1976. The team initially played in the NFC West, but was moved to the AFC West after their inaugural season. The Hawks would remain in the AFC West until 2002, when Houston’s new expansion team forced a realignment of the league into eight four-team conferences.
The Seahawks first great claim to fame was the acquisition of wide receiver Steve Largent for their starting roster. A fourth round pick from the University of Tulsa, number 80 used intelligence, great focus and sure hands to make up for his lack of blazing speed. Largent retired having broken every single major receiving record, including most receptions, most consecutive games with a reception, most receiving yards and most touchdown receptions.
After posting winning records in 1978 and 1979, the Seahawks experienced some hard times, resulting in the hiring of Chuck Knox as their head coach in 1983. Acquiring “Ground Chuck,” so called for his emphasis on the running game, proved to be a great move, as the Seahawks went on to make it to the AFC championship game that year with a 27-20 win over the Miami Dolphins.
In 1987, the Seahawks acquired outspoken Oklahoma linebacker Brian Bosworth, planning to have him anchor what they hoped would be a dominating defense. Unfortunately, the answer to the question “How much is ‘Bos’ worth?” proved to be: “not much,” as Bosworth failed to live up to expectations and was out of the league a short time thereafter.
The Seahawks experienced similar draft disappointment in 1993. The two star quarterbacks coming out of college were Rick Mirer and Drew Bledsoe, and the Seahawks ended up with the wrong one. Mirer failed to post impressive numbers beyond his first season and the Seahawks ended the ‘90s looking for direction.
They found it in Mike Holmgren. In 1999, the Seahawks were able to acquire the Green Bay Packers winning head coach by offering him both the General Manager and head coach positions. Holmgren immediately led the team to a division title and a victory over his Packers. With Holmgren and the addition of superstar running back Shaun Alexander, Seattle was on the upswing. After a few close efforts, the Seahawks finally made the Super Bowl in 2005. Although they were defeated 21-10 by the Pittsburgh Steelers, the new Seahawks created a great deal of hope and confidence in their fans for the future.
Seattle Seahawks Memorable Moments
January 26, 1983
Chuck Knox is named head coach of the Seattle Seahawks. He would become one of the most successful coaches in Seattle Seahawks history.
October 6, 1986
Steve Largent breaks the record for most consecutive games with a reception, with 128, on Monday Night Football as the Seahawks beat the San Diego Chargers 33-7.
December 27, 1987
Steve Largent becomes the all-time leader in receptions with 751 in a 41-20 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
September 18, 1988
Steve Largent becomes the all-time leader in receiving yards with 12,167 while losing to the Chargers 17-6.
December 10, 1989
Steve Largent catches his 100th touchdown pass in a 24-17 victory over Cincinnati.
January 8, 1999
Mike Holmgren is appointed General Manager and head coach of the Seahawks.
May 21, 2001
Realignment moves the Seahawks from the AFC West to the NFC West
February 5, 2006
The Seattle Seahawks reach their first Super Bowl in franchise history, falling to the Pittsburgh Steelers 21-10 in Super Bowl XL.Seattle Seahawks Records
All-time regular season franchise record: 243 - 252 - 0
All-time playoff franchise record: 6 - 9
All-time franchise passing leader: Dave Krieg - 26132 yards
All-time franchise rushing leader: Shaun Alexander - 9205 yards
All-time franchise receiving leader: Steve Largent - 13089 yards
Seattle Seahawks Playoff Results
2006
NFC Wildcard Game: won 21 - 20 vs. Dallas Cowboys
NFC Divisional Playoff: lost 24 - 27 at Chicago Bears
2005
NFC Divisional Playoff: won 20 - 10 vs. Washington Redskins
NFC Championship Game: won 34 - 14 vs. Carolina Panthers
Super Bowl: lost 10 - 21 at Pittsburgh Steelers
2004
NFC Wildcard Game: lost 20 - 27 vs. St. Louis Rams
2003
NFC Wildcard Game: lost 27 - 33 at Green Bay Packers
1999
AFC Wildcard Game: lost 17 - 20 vs. Miami Dolphins
1988
AFC Divisional Playoff: lost 13 - 21 at Cincinnati Bengals
1987
AFC Wildcard Game: lost 20 - 23 at Houston Oilers
1984
AFC Wildcard Game: won 13 - 7 vs. Los Angeles Raiders
AFC Divisional Playoff: lost 10 - 31 at Miami Dolphins
1983
AFC Wildcard Game: won 31 - 7 vs. Denver Broncos
AFC Divisional Playoff: won 27 - 20 at Miami Dolphins
AFC Championship Game: lost 14 - 30 at Los Angeles Raiders
All-time playoff record: 6 - 9
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