Seattle Seahawks Mike McCormack

Mike McCormack was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on July 28, 1984. McCormack played with the Cleveland Browns from 1954-62 and served as head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles (1973-75), Baltimore Colts (1980-81) and Seattle Seahawks (1982). He also served as president and general manager of the Seahawks.

In 1993, he was hired by the newly formed Carolina Panthers as their team president and general manager. He retired from the Panthers organization in 1997. One of the game's greatest offensive tackles, he began his pro football career with the NFL's 1951 New York Yanks where as a rookie he earned the starting right tackle spot. That year he earned the first of six trips to the Pro Bowl, before being called into military service. The Baltimore Colts, who acquired his rights before the start of the 1953 season, traded him to the Cleveland Browns in a massive 15-player deal.

In 1982, McCormack joined the Seahawks as director of football operations, eventually becoming president and general manager the following season. He also served as the Seahawks' interim head coach for the remainder of the 1982 season when Jack Patera was fired after the first two games. McCormack took over during the 57-day players strike and led the team to a 4-3 record. He then returned to his management position when the Seahawks hired Chuck Knox as their new head coach in 1983.

Under McCormack's leadership, the Seahawks enjoyed the franchise's finest years until the mid 2000s. During his seven seasons with the team, Seattle reached the postseason four times, including the AFC Championship Game in 1983. He was a member of the University of Kansas' all-time team and served as co-captain of the 1950 Jayhawks team.