In American Football, The Seattle Seahawks retired the number 12 in 1984 in Honor of their Loyal Fans. RANDY FORD, a Longtime seahawks FAN, WROTE A LETTER TO Then President and General Manager Mike McCormack suggesting the number be retired. McCormack and the rest of the Front Office liked the idea, and FORD Was Presented with a No.12 Jersey on the Field on December 15,1984, Making The Seahawks the First Sports Franchise to Retired a Number in Honor of its Fans.
Source: Jon's Book of Trivia, Volume one
Saturday, April 11, 2009
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I understand that Texas A&M University also retired the number 12 in honor of the so called 12th man and that there was a lawsuit between the Seattle Seahawks and the university claiming rights to the 12th man..can you check this out and let us know
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