What Are the 12s? All About the Intense Seahawks Fan Tradition

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

Why are Seahawks Fans called the 12s? 5 Reasons Behind the NFL’s Loudest Tradition

Seahawks fans are the heartbeat of Seattle. Learn the history of the 12th Man Seahawks, and the 12s nickname origin for the ...

Why Are Seattle Seahawks Fans Called the 12s?

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

Seahawks 12th man, explained: History, origin, meaning, more to know about the 12s in Seattle

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 surprisingly sweet reason the Seattle NFL team is called the Seahawks

The Seattle-based team is heading to the Super Bowl this weekend, so let's look at the team's history-specifically, where the ...
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12 years after the 12s celebrated a Seahawks Super Bowl win, baby 12 hopes to celebrate again

The Seattle Seahawks return to the Super Bowl Sunday, 12 years after their last and only Super Bowl win. The team’s fan base, nicknamed “The 12s” have a long, loud tradition that dates back to the 80s ...