The official 50th anniversary book by the Seahawks—celebrating one of the NFL’s most legendary franchises
One Super Bowl victory. Three NFC Championship wins. Eleven division titles.
Created by the Seattle Seahawks, this official commemorative edition celebrates the first 50 years of the franchise. Since their founding in 1976, the Seattle Seahawks have soared from scrappy expansion team to one of the NFL’s most beloved and electrifying franchises.
Profiling NFL legends from the Seahawks’ inaugural season through to today, this insider look profiles notable players, coaches, and milestones:
Stellar roster: Hall of Famers Steve Largent and Cortez Kennedy, quarterbacks Matt Hasselbeck and Russel Wilson, among many others
Franchise-building head coaches: Pete Carroll, Chuck Knox, and Mike Holmgren, and many more
The “Beast Quake”: Marshawn Lynch's iconic 67-yard touchdown run
Super Bowl XLVIII victory
Legendary die-hard fans, known as the “12s,” are a significant part of the team's identity
Exceptional players, inspiring coaches, and a committed front office have combined to make the Seahawks the pride of the Emerald City and the envy of the NFL. More than just a team, the Seahawks are a family.
The Official History of the Seattle Seahawks
is a tribute to that unbreakable bond—honoring the past, celebrating the present, and inspiring the next generation of 12s.