How did the Seahawks get their name?
SEATTLE -- So when did the Seahawks become the Seahawks? The team has held the name since 1975, but it wasn't an easy pick. The 'Seahawks' name was chosen out of 1,741 different names that were suggested by 20,365 entries.
So what were some of the other contenders?
Aardvarks
About Timers
Aqua-Ducks
Bigfoots
Bumbershoots
Clam Diggers
Flying Wedges
Chinook Passers
Daffy Ducks
Killer Whales
Mongooses
Herman’s Hermits
Identified Flying Objects
Montlakes
Queen City Quinaults
Pike Street Misfits
Squids
Snorkels
Water Hawks
Yogas
Zonkers
Trafficjammers
(See the whole list of names on the Seahawks blog)