In 1984, the Seattle Seahawks officially dubbed their fans "12s" ...

The ‘12th Man’ concept originated in 1984 when the Seahawks retired the No. 12 jersey to honor their fans. No player was allowed to wear the number, as it represented the fans’ crucial role in the ...

The Seattle-based team is heading to the Super Bowl this weekend, so let's look at the team's history-specifically, where the name came from.

In football, 11 athletes per team are allowed on the field. The Seahawks view their fans as their “12th man.” ...