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 ...

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 ...

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.” ...
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Which Former Big 12 Players are in the Super Bowl?

It was Saturday, December 15th, 1984. The Seattle Seahawks were hosting the Denver Broncos in a game that would decide the AFC West. I was taking my first breath on this earth at 4:55 PM that day, ...