On Friday, a state House Committee will first hear a bill that could make December 12 "Day of the 12s" in honor of Seahawks fans, who are known as the 12s. This past season, the Seahawks celebrated the 40-year anniversary of the retirement of the 12 jersey, that was retired to honor the fanbase. On December 15, 1984, the Seahawks became the first professional sports teams to retire a jersey in honor of their fans, because the fans had been an instrumental part of the Seahawks organization since its inception.
The bill reads, "The legislature finds that Washington is home to the loudest, most passionate, and greatest sports fans on earth. Known as the 12s, Seattle Seahawks fans are so loud and so present, that they feel like an extra player on the field. Since 1976, the 12s have packed out, first the Kingdome and now Lumen Field, to support the Hawks. Fiercely proud of their team and their city, the 12s set the tone and give the Seahawks the determination and grit which they are known for around the league. On December 15, 1984, the Seahawks became the first team in the league to retire a jersey number in honor of their fans. The number 12 now reserved forever for the fans. The 12s have become a legend in their own right, twice setting the Guinness World Record for loudest crowd noise at a sporting event. Following Marshawn Lynch's legendary run in the 2011 playoffs, the crowd noise registered on seismographs, going down in National Football League lore as the Beast Quake. Opposing teams routinely practice with jet engine noise to prepare to play in Seattle, and the 12s even caused the National Football League to try and institute an unsuccessful rule against excessive crowd noise. More than the thunder that they provide on the field, the 12s have helped build the bonds that bind the Washington community. Loyal to their team and community, for many 12s Seahawks games simply mean home and their fellow 12s family. When fans wear the signature blue and green, they belong to the same team no matter where they live, what language they speak, or where they were born. The vibrant coalition of 12s demonstrates that people can make a big impact as a collective. The legislature intends the day of the 12s to be a celebration of the dedicated community that gathers across the globe each Sunday during football season to cheer on the Seattle Seahawks. Go hawks."
The bill will be up for a committee hearing at 8 a.m. Friday.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II made an immediate impact on the defensive front after being selected 16th overall in the 2024 NFL Draft. Check out the best photos from Murphy's rookie season.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during 2024 offseason workouts.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during 2024 offseason workouts.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during 2024 offseason workouts.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during 2024 offseason workouts.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during 2024 training camp.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during 2024 training camp.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the preseason matchup vs. the L.A. Chargers at SoFi Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the preseason matchup vs. the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the preseason matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 1 win vs. the Denver Broncos at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 2 win over the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 3 win vs. the Miami Dolphins at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 7 win over the Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes Benz Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 8 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 8 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 8 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 8 matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 9 matchup vs. the L.A. Rams at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 9 matchup vs. the L.A. Rams at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 9 matchup vs. the L.A. Rams at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 9 matchup vs. the L.A. Rams at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 9 matchup vs. the L.A. Rams at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 11 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 11 win over the San Francisco 49ers at Levi's Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 12 win vs. the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 12 win vs. the Arizona Cardinals at Lumen Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 13 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 13 win over the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 14 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 14 win over the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 17 win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field.
Seahawks defensive tackle Byron Murphy II (91) during the Week 18 win over the L.A. Rams at SoFi Stadium.
