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They held a contest and the name Seahawks was selected from the submissions. Seahawks were already used by a local high school in Seattle, Chief Sealth. The submitter probably swiped it from them.
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∙ 9y ago"Seahawk" is one of the nicknames for the osprey - a big raptor that almost exclusively eats fish. Seattle is thick with them.
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∙ 10y agoThe Seattle Seahawks were originally going to be called the Seattle Kings. The name was changed to Seattle Seahawks on June 17, 1975.
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∙ 15y agoThe Fans Voted For The Name "SEAHAWKS"
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Who named the Seattle Seahawks?
There was a vote among the citizens of Seattle and Seahawk won.
Who was Seattle's football team named after?
I have heard that the Seattle Seahawks had been named after the actual seahawk. The Seahawks are the ONLY National Football League team in the entire nation to have a live mascot!
Are the Seattle Seahawks from Oregon?
No. The Seattle Seahawks are based in Seattle, Washington.
What state do the Seattle Seahawks come from?
The Seattle Seahawks are from Seattle, Washington.
What is Marshawn Lynch's number on the Seattle Seahawks?
Doug Baldwin is number 89 on the Seattle Seahawks.
Is there a player in the Seattle Seahawks farm team named Michael Franks?
There is no record of a Michael Franks playing for the Seahawks or for any team in the NFL.
What sport teams start with the letter S?
Seattle Seahawks
What is Tony McDaniel's number on the Seattle Seahawks?
Mike Morgan is number 57 on the Seattle Seahawks.
What team is Kam Chancellor on?
Kam Chancellor plays for the Seattle Seahawks.
Who was the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks in 2002?
Mike Holmgren was the head coach of the Seattle Seahawks in 2002.
Contrary to what the Seahawks fans might tell you The city of seattle was named long before the football team who was it named after?
Chief Sealth
Where is Seattle Seahawks home turf?
Their clubhouse is in Renton, Washington but the stadium is in Seattle.
