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TOP 10 MEMORIES IN SEATTLE PRO FOOTBALL HISTORY

by Michael Konsmo from PNW Pro Football

As the Seahawks celebrate their 50th season in 2026, their history is a mix of “Legion of Boom” dominance, Hall of Fame grit, and some of the loudest moments in sports history.

Here are the top ten memories in Seattle Pro Football history:

1. Super Bowl XLVIII Victory in 2014

The definitive pinnacle of the franchise. Facing the highest-scoring offense in NFL history (the Denver Broncos), the Seahawks’ Legion of Boom defense delivered a historic 43–8 beatdown. From the opening-snap safety to Percy Harvin’s second-half kickoff return, it was a night of pure “loudest crowd” energy translated onto the field.

2. The BeastQuake in 2011

Marshawn Lynch’s 67-yard touchdown run against the Saints in the Wild Card round is arguably the greatest individual run in NFL history. Lynch broke nine tackles, including a legendary stiff-arm into the earth of Tracy Porter. The crowd’s reaction at Lumen Field (then Qwest Field) was literally recorded as anearthquake on nearby seismographs.

3. The Tip in the 2013 NFC Championship Game

With a trip to the Super Bowl on the line, Richard Sherman leaped to tip a Colin Kaepernick pass intended for Michael Crabtree into the hands of Malcolm Smith. The play secured a win over the rival 49ers and sparked Sherman’s iconic post-game “mediocre receiver” interview.

4. The 2014 NFC Championship Comeback

Down 16–0 at halftime and 19–7 with four minutes left against Green Bay, the Seahawks staged a miracle at the Clink. A fake field goal for a touchdown, a successful onside kick, and a Jermaine Kearse overtime touchdown catch sent Seattle to their second straight Super Bowl.

5. Steve Largent’s Payback Hit in 1988

In the season opener, Broncos safety Mike Harden knocked Largent unconscious with a cheap shot. Later that year, Largent got his revenge. After Harden intercepted a pass, the Hall of Fame receiver—known for his grace, not his hitting—absolutely decleated Harden, forced a fumble, and recovered it.

6. The 2005 NFC Championship Win

After decades of what if, the Seahawks finally reached the Super Bowl by dominanting the Carolina Panthers 34–14 at home. Shaun Alexander’s MVP season and the deafening noise of the 12s proved that Seattle had officially arrived as an NFL powerhouse.

7. The 2025/26 Super Bowl LX Run (Soon to be No. 1!)

In the current 2025–2026 season, the Seahawks have energized the city once again. Led by Mike Macdonald’s top-ranked defense and the veteran leadership of Leonard Williams and Cooper Kupp, the team secured the No. 1 seed and a return to the Super Bowl against the New England Patriots—the ultimate chance for redemption 11 years after Super Bowl XLIX.

8. Dave Krieg to Paul Skansi in 1990

Known as the Derrick Thomas Game, Chiefs linebacker Derrick Thomas set an NFL record with 7.0 sacks against Seattle. However, on the final play of the game, Thomas missed an 8th sack by inches as Krieg escaped his grasp to throw a game-winning touchdown to Paul Skansi as time expired.

9. The Immaculate Deflection in 2007 Wild Card

While many remember it for Tony Romo’s botched snap, Seahawks fans remember it as the Babineaux Tackle. Safety Jordan Babineaux chased down the Cowboys’ QB just inches short of the goal line, preserving a 21–20 playoff win and cementing his legacy as Big Play Babs.

10. Steve Largent’s Final Game in 1989

The retirement of No. 80 marked the end of an era. Largent retired as the NFL’s all-time leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns. His farewell at the Kingdome was a rare moment of unity for a city that had spent the 70s and 80s as an “expansion team” underdog.