In 2013, fans of the Seattle Seahawks cheered at the top of their lungs, recording a 137.6-decibel reading. This is louder than a jet taking off! Extreme fans became known as Ò12sÓ when Seahawks president retired the number 12 jersey from game play in recognition of diehard Seahawks fans. Get pumped by reading this high-interest title on the Seattle Seahawks!
"The history of the National Football League's Seattle Seahawks, surveying the franchise's biggest stars and most memorable moments from its inaugural season in 1976 to today"--Provided by publisher.
"World Champion Seahawks: We Are 12 is the definitive keepsake coffee table book that every Seattle fan will treasure from this dream season. Every dazzling moment is captured in this one-of-a-kind commemorative, including Russell Wilson's elusiveness, Marshawn Lynch's Beast Mode power, and the intimidating defense of the Legion of Boom. These enduring moments and more set against the backdrop of Seattle's loud and proud 12th man, which delivered the greatest home-field advantage in all of sport."--Inside cover.
The perfect gift for the Twelfth Man in any household, here is a fun and funny fan's history of the Seattle Seahawks. Since the franchise's beginnings more than 30 years ago, there's no doubt who has been the greatest member of the Seattle Seahawks. After all, who was there at the opening of the Kingdome only to watch that fabled stadium, years later, turn to dust? Who endured the embarrassment of The Boz? And who was there during Super Bowl XL to witness the team lose to the game officials? Oh yeah, that's right. We, the twelfth man, were there. Living up to our reputation as some of the loudest, most supportive fans in the NFL. Notes from a 12 Man isn't just the teams' history, it's our history. Author Mark Tye Turner, a television writer who's been a twelfth man since Day One, tells it like it is and in obsessive detail. This book will make you laugh, wince, cheer, and learn everything you ever need to know about the team--and then some.
Read Along or Enhanced eBook: An introduction to the Seattle Seahawks professional football team. Includes information about the team's history, stadium, star players, uniforms and more. Features a true or false quiz, photos, vintage trading cards reproductions, maps, and records. Includes access to the Team Spirit Overtime website which provides regularly updated information and photos. Aligns to Common Core State Standards requirements for Reading Informational Text. Table of Contents, glossary, additional resources and index.
The Seattle Seahawks joined the National Football League in 1976. In 2014, they crushed the Denver Broncos by 35 points to win their first Super Bowl. Explore the team’s history, legendary players, and biggest moments. Then find out what the future holds for the Seahawks and their fans.
Relive the Seattle Seahawks Super Bowl Season through the eyes of the 12th Man. From the perspective of a dedicated Seahawks fan, Mark Tye Turner, author of Notes from a 12 Man, compiles this vivid and insightful account of the year the Seattle Seahawks won Super Bowl XLVIII with coach Pete Carroll and quarterback Russell Wilson. Starting in the 2013 preseason and following through to the aftermath of the team's momentous victory parade, Turner’s account of the season is filled with stories and anecdotes from the Seahawks' thirty-eight-year history.
Think about how great the view of a football game would be from a hawk’s nest. You would be able to see every play and make so much noise the opposing team would have a hard time hearing each other. If you visit the Seattle Seahawks’ stadium, you would get such a view. “The Seattle Seahawks” by Mark Stewart offers young fans a look into one of the most powerful teams in the NFL while including fun facts, team spotlights such as Earl Thomas and Shaun Alexander, and pictures of Seahawks memorabilia. Have a young fan who likes to argue sports? Don’t miss the “Great Debates” section where readers get insight into some of the greatest debates surrounding the Seahawks and professional football!
Each National Football League team has a unique story. The My First NFL Book series introduces readers to the 32 NFL teams. Each title explores an NFL team’s major records, stars, stadium, history, statistics and more.
