RENTON, Wash. - The Seattle Seahawks announced today plans to celebrate 40 seasons in the NFL by honoring coaches, players and fans throughout the 2015 season.
As part of the celebration, Seahawks fans are invited to vote for 40 of their favorite players. Voting begins today on Seahawks.com/Top40 and continues through Tuesday, August 18. The 40 players with the most votes will be revealed and recognized in a special halftime ceremony at the regular-season home opener versus the Chicago Bears on September 27.
The team also announced the launch of a new website dedicated to the history and traditions of the team including archived videos, images, schedules, rosters, game notes and other chronological articles. Prior to each home game during the season, the team will publish four years of team history beginning with 1976. The living museum ensures fans of all ages will have access to a complete narrative and evolution of the franchise. New features and content will be added to the site regularly. Visit History.Seahawks.com to view the site and records from 1976-1979.
Additional elements of the celebration will be announced closer to the regular season opener.