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2007 MEDIA GUIDE - Seahawks Online Media Packet

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FAN INFORMATION 472KEEPING THE SEAHAWKS LEGACY ALIVE<strong>Seahawks</strong> alumni continueto make their mark off theplaying field by makingvarious appearances yearafter year.After giving their heartand soul during their playingdays with the <strong>Seahawks</strong>and the NationalFootball League, theycontinue that drive andurgency off the field wellafter their professional playingdays are over.<strong>Seahawks</strong> alumni in the state ofWashington made over 150 appearancesin 2006. Those visits ranged from communitycelebrations to check presentationsand everything in between.Former players like CharleYoung, (TE,1983-85), Sam Adkins (QB, 1977-82), BlairBush (C, 1983-88), Randall Morris (RB,1984-88), and Manu Tuiasosopo (DT,1979-83) all participated in communityevents that left lasting impressions oneveryone involved.<strong>Seahawks</strong> alumni are also successfulin business and politics as well.Steve Largent (WR, 1976-89) is thelone <strong>Seahawks</strong> player in the NFL Hall ofFame and has made his mark in nationalpolitics as a U.S. Congressman in theFormer <strong>Seahawks</strong> DT CortezKennedy, WR Steve Largentparticipated in the Rumbleat the Ridge.SEAHAWKS ALUMNI1st District of the State ofOklahoma. In 2002, his runfor Govenor of Oklahomawas unsuccessful, but hecontinues to make adifference with communityorganizations.His 13,089 yards and100 touchdowns madehim an instant choice forthe prestigious honor inhis first year of eligibility. Heis in the <strong>Seahawks</strong> Ring of Honor(1989) and was inducted into theWashington Sports Hall of Fame.<strong>Seahawks</strong> Ring of Honor inducteeJacob Green, (DE, 1980-91), gives back tothe community year in and year out.Green, the <strong>Seahawks</strong>’ all-time sackleader with 116.0, is the celebrity host ofa golf outing each year.The Jacob GreenCharity Golf Classic benefits the FredHutchinson Cancer Research Center andhas raised over a million dollars since1988.Steve Raible (WR, 1976-81) an originalmember of the <strong>Seahawks</strong>, nowenters his 26th season broadcasting<strong>Seahawks</strong> games for KIRO Radio.Sam McCullum (WR, 1976-81), is thepresident and owner of Meat Distributorsand Central Food Sales in Kirkland andRenton, Wash. McCullum ranks in threereceiving categories: pass receptions,receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.He now supplies meat to restaurants,hotels, and schools in Washington.Kenny Easley (S, 1981-87) is the formerowner of the Norfolk Nighthawks, anArena Football League team in Virginia.His three interceptions versus the SanDiego Chargers in October 1984 still tiesa <strong>Seahawks</strong> record. In 2002, Easleybecame only the sixth player to beinducted into the <strong>Seahawks</strong> Ring ofHonor.

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