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Seahawks Poll Question: Which Old School Jersey Kicks The Most Ass?

This guy is not going to be an option in the poll question.

I only own one Seattle Seahawks jersey. I'm not much of a jersey guy, to be honest, but that's mostly because commercials have convinced me that professional athletes always wear their uniforms when they go out in public and I'm tired of being confused with celebrities. Anyhow, the one jersey I own is a home-blue Lofa Tatupu. It's not the one I would've picked, but it was a gift and it's actually one of those real nice higher-quality ones, so I wear it when I watch the 'Hawks or want to pretend I have a more exotic last name.

Now that Tatupu is no longer a part of the team, I figured it might be time to look into getting a new jersey. Why a new one? I'm glad you asked, Rhetoric. You see, I don't really want to wear the jersey of a guy who will spend this season playing for another team (not that you guys should avoid repping those Matt Hasselbeck jerseys, it's just a thing I have), and it's waaaay too soon to consider a Tatupu jersey "retro". I would, however, like to have one to wear at Candlestick Park when I go down to San Fran to watch the Seahawks put a whooping on the 49ers on Opening Day.

A big part of me wants to get a new school jersey, with Earl Thomas, Golden Tate, and a custom #24 "Beas Mo!" as the favorites (Sidney Rice and Mark LeGree threads would be sick, too). An even bigger part of me, though, wants to hunt down a head-turning old school throwback 'Hawks jersey; from back when it was cool to take the field in mesh that barely reached your belly button and skin-tight silver pants exposed your haunches, letting the whole world know whether you've been doing your lunges (I have been).

With that in mind, I've constructed a list of my Top 10 retro jerseys and I need you, the erstwhile 12th Man, to help me choose which one. Before I get to my list, however, let me set some parameters regarding what I'm looking for. The jersey has to be of a player that has been retired for at least ten years, and it can't be one that you're likely to see at the CLink, so don't come at me with Steve Largent or Dave Kreig. Also, don't say Brian Bosworth. Brian Bosworth jokes aren't funny, not even ironically. I'm looking for a jersey that long-time Seahawks fans will see and think "oh yeah, that guy knows what's up." It doesn't have to be one of the ten I list. I could be over-looking someone, so let me know with an "Other" vote and your suggestion in the comments section.

So, with that in mind, I present my ten most coveted throwback Seahawks jerseys. Vote on the list after the jump!

Star-divide

10.) Derek Fenner

9.) Rickey Watters

8.) Jim Zorn

7.) Eugene Robinson

6.) Curt Warner

5.) Jacob Green

4.) Kenny Easley

3.) Cortez Kennedy

2.) John L. Williams

1.) Brain Blades

 

*PS - You can get more bite-sized bits of Jacson HERE, and of Field Gulls HERE.

Poll
Which throwback Seahawks jersey would be the most awesome to be seen wearing at Century Link Field?
Brian Blades
42 votes
John L. Williams
47 votes
Cortez Kennedy
174 votes
Kenny Easley
163 votes
Jacob Green
19 votes
Curt Warner
42 votes
Eugene Robinson
15 votes
Jim Zorn
45 votes
Ricky Watters
36 votes
Derrick Fenner
12 votes
Other (explain in the comments section)
37 votes

632 votes | Poll has closed

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Jim Zorn!

Hands down. Let’s really throw back!

by Flahawker on Aug 1, 2011 7:07 AM PDT reply actions  

I'd like to thank Derrick Fenner

And 10 of his family members for reading this and voting.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 8:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

From his post:

“and it can’t be one that you’re likely to see at the CLink, so don’t come at me with Steve Largent or Dave Kreig.”

70% of space is covered by dark matter, the rest by ET.

by hazbro24 on Aug 1, 2011 7:22 AM PDT up reply actions  

That's what I get for skimming, I guess

Oops. I guess I’m surprised that Tez makes the cut, given that criterion.

by SeahawksFanInNY on Aug 1, 2011 7:23 AM PDT up reply actions  

You are going to see Curt Warner and definitely Easley, so those shouldn't be on the list either. Same with 'Tez.

I’d say roll something more original, with a recognizeable name. Fenner works. Wyman would be a good one.

Bobby Joe Edmonds?

Jue Jurevicius?

Until this lockout business ends, you'll see me as often on the links as you will on field gulls. Also-- everytime I swing the driver, I'll imagine Roger Goodell is the ball.

by Tyler Jorgensen on Aug 1, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions  

Bobby Engram

Learn JiuJitsu.
Always looking for that new danger.

by RolloTomasi on Aug 1, 2011 12:02 PM PDT up reply actions  

BTW did anyone hear Bobby Engram is now

an offensive assistant coach for the San Francisco 49ers.

Learn JiuJitsu.
Always looking for that new danger.

by RolloTomasi on Aug 1, 2011 12:03 PM PDT up reply actions  

Love Engram...

But he’s a casualty of the “must be retired for at least ten years” clause in this poll.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions  

I was half joking

but only half

Learn JiuJitsu.
Always looking for that new danger.

by RolloTomasi on Aug 1, 2011 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions  

Jurevicius is too new.

Edmonds would be good, and has the side benefit of being a town near Seattle founded by my great-great-grandfather or some similar ancestor.

by thebyron on Aug 2, 2011 8:28 AM PDT up reply actions  

Exactly.

Obviously, Largent is one of the greatest ‘Hawks of all time, but you see dozens of Largent jerseys at every game. The point is to stand out, which is why I said I wasn’t interested in getting a Largent jersey.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 9:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

Although

A Largent jersey at candlestick would be far from common.

by Luke Wehrheim on Aug 1, 2011 9:54 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

You're right.

But along the same lines, I’d be way more impressed if I saw a Niners fan rocking a Roger Craig jersey at the CLink than a Jerry Rice one.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 10:02 AM PDT up reply actions  

The obvious soluiton.

Is to get the Jerry Rice Hawks jersey.

by wetzelcoal on Aug 1, 2011 11:37 AM PDT up reply actions   2 recs

I voted Easley

Kennedy just isn’t a unique enough name that people will recognize, unless it said Tez.

But Easley is universal for bad ass.

70% of space is covered by dark matter, the rest by ET.

by hazbro24 on Aug 1, 2011 7:24 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

Rick Mirer!

No Contest! Ok seriously, For me it was a choice between C. Kennedy or K. Easley. I had to go with Tez since that was the position I played. But Easley is a very close 2nd.

by cthunder on Aug 1, 2011 7:47 AM PDT up reply actions  

My choice is not on the list . . .

Paul Skanzi

or Dan Doornick.

From the list I would choose Easley though.

by Spin Forever on Aug 1, 2011 7:49 AM PDT reply actions  

Skanzi-- good one.

That was my point—- a recognizable name to Seahawks, even if not to the common populace.

Maybe Rufus Porter?

It’s too bad FIRST names weren’t on jerseys instead of last names…

Until this lockout business ends, you'll see me as often on the links as you will on field gulls. Also-- everytime I swing the driver, I'll imagine Roger Goodell is the ball.

by Tyler Jorgensen on Aug 1, 2011 10:12 AM PDT up reply actions  

Second vote for Easley

Plus, 45 is a good number. It says, I want to be formal, but I’m here to party.

by Tokyo Slim on Aug 1, 2011 7:55 AM PDT reply actions  

My choice isn't on the list either

Ruuuuuuuuufus Porter

"Why is it every time I need to get somewhere, we get waylaid by jackassery?" - Dr. Venture

by Eegah on Aug 1, 2011 7:56 AM PDT reply actions  

Love Rufus

One of my all-time favorite Seahawks.

I voted for Easley.

It's what you don't know you don't know that gets you in trouble ~ DJM

by bigtrain21 on Aug 1, 2011 8:05 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Nice.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 9:43 AM PDT up reply actions  

If its retro then...

For me its Largent, Kreig then Easley.

First 2 not up for grabs so its Kenny for me. Hope he makes it to the HOF real soon.

Even Ronnie Lott says he was the best – and that he was.

by zanthrus on Aug 1, 2011 8:05 AM PDT reply actions  

Much as I love Tez

and some of the other guys on that list, if badass is what you’re going for, there’s never been a Seahawk more badass than Easley.

by The Ancient Mariner on Aug 1, 2011 8:37 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

For me, wearing old jerseys can be cool

when the jerseys belong to superbowl winning teams and rep proud franchise years. I often notice retro jerseys of some fans and wonder; are they stuck in the past or just what they are so proud of? I guess, I don’t know whats up.

I’d take Kennedy, he set the standard for his position. That’s something noteworthy.

by GnarlyHawk on Aug 1, 2011 8:59 AM PDT reply actions  

Lateral Thinking

What about the BOZ!

Bosworth was finished before he got started. You can’t get more retro than that – can you?

by zanthrus on Aug 1, 2011 9:02 AM PDT reply actions  

Ahem.
Also, don’t say Brian Bosworth. Brian Bosworth jokes aren’t funny, not even ironically.

Anyone else amused that we just had a post about Field Gulls’ reading level but so few people apparently read this whole post? (Not to single you out, zanthrus.)

by thebyron on Aug 2, 2011 8:34 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

John L.

For the win!

Losing is for losers.

by TheLaird on Aug 1, 2011 9:31 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

I have to go with John L.

because he’s off the beaten path a bit. It strikes that sweet spot where a non-Seahawk fan would go, “Who?” yet any Seahawks fan who watched the old school jerseys in action would immediately recognize and appreciate.

Besides, I don’t see anyone else repping the middle initial, do you?

Work hard, play harder, rest easy.

by jwolf0 on Aug 1, 2011 9:35 AM PDT reply actions   2 recs

This is exactly what I was thinking.

Really tough for me to choose between Williams and Blades as my #1.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 9:44 AM PDT up reply actions  

The most underrated Seahawk ever!

He had like a 20 year Seahawks career, peoples!

by Johnny Slick on Aug 1, 2011 10:03 AM PDT up reply actions  

I'd be down with that.

Doesn’t exactly scream “swagger”, but it’d be a stone cold tribute to an old-school ’Hawk.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 10:10 AM PDT up reply actions   1 recs

Norm Johnson

Didn’t even think about him.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 9:47 AM PDT reply actions  

Michael Jackson #55

He was also a Dawg too, if you wanna get your husky on.

Win Forever: Live, Work and Play Like a Champion

by JRock419 on Aug 1, 2011 9:48 AM PDT reply actions  

He was the posterboy for the 55MPH speed limit, courtesy of the Washington State Highway Department

Weird, to get endorsement money because of your jersey number. Then they changed the speed limits, and his career was over.

by Harvey Manfrengenson on Aug 1, 2011 1:49 PM PDT up reply actions  

I wonder if that ever got him out of tickets.

I think I know enough of hate/ To say that for destruction Rice/ Is also great/ And would suffice.

by shams on Aug 1, 2011 4:51 PM PDT up reply actions  

Kurt Warner

Spell it incorrectly on purpose to see what kind of shit you’ll get.

by EvilSammy on Aug 1, 2011 9:50 AM PDT reply actions   1 recs

JOE NASH!

or I will fall down and pretend I’m injured until a new play can be relayed in from the sideline!

by Seahusker on Aug 1, 2011 9:53 AM PDT reply actions  

Mack Strong

A: most badass name ever
B: Mack Strong… Just say it out loud, seriously

by Luke Wehrheim on Aug 1, 2011 9:57 AM PDT via mobile reply actions   1 recs

You're absolutely right about Strong's badassery.

But he played too recently to fit my (completely arbitrary) parameters for this poll (ie, has been retired for at least 10 years).

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 10:01 AM PDT up reply actions  

Oh right. Well then

Pick up a Michael Sinclair jersey obviously. I had his picture taped to my binder at school from like 5th to 7th grade.

Also pick up a Mack Strong jersey anyways. It’ll protect you when you’re on the streets alone at night

by Luke Wehrheim on Aug 1, 2011 10:21 AM PDT via mobile up reply actions  

Strong may have retired recently, but played for us forever.

Get a Watters era Strong jersey.

OOOOOH!!!!! That was NASTY!!!!!!!!

by bmxnw on Aug 1, 2011 11:40 AM PDT up reply actions  

Strong has also been Mr Seahawk

(best represents the Seahawks both on and off the field) more than any other player.

Can’t go wrong with that.

by Groundhog on Aug 1, 2011 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions  

How about Fredd Young

For laying out Dokie Williams with a hit that reverberated through the upper deck.

by Suburban Shocker on Aug 1, 2011 10:04 AM PDT reply actions  

Along those lines...

I almost included Darryl Williams simply for the same reason.

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions  

You sir...

Just spoke the words that many of us “older hawks” revere!!!! You just have to say Dokie!!!! My 2cents… Dr. Daniel Glenn Doornink just for his Dec. 22, 1984 game in which he pounded the “then” LA Raiders in the playoffs!!!! Now that would be some panache!!!!

"A paranoid is someone who knows a little of what's going on. A psychotic is a guy who's just found out what's going on."

by Fenrishawk on Aug 1, 2011 4:59 PM PDT up reply actions  

My buddy and I are going to custom order two jerseys, in dayglo green if possible.

Mine shall be number 40, his 20.

Mine shall read “Reign Man” and his “The Glove.”

Until this lockout business ends, you'll see me as often on the links as you will on field gulls. Also-- everytime I swing the driver, I'll imagine Roger Goodell is the ball.

by Tyler Jorgensen on Aug 1, 2011 10:15 AM PDT reply actions  

How about Efren Herrera...

….the best pass catching kicker in Seahawks history!

by TMann_2 on Aug 1, 2011 10:28 AM PDT via mobile reply actions  

I find it impossible to not smile when I see someone in a Bosworth jersey.

If the poll question included someone rocking the jersey and haircut combo, Bosworth wins hands down.

by Mind of no mind on Aug 1, 2011 11:18 AM PDT reply actions  

I'm a huge Boz fan.

He was a great player, but expectations were greater, and unreasonable. And yes, he created them himself, but that doesn’t change that when healthy, he was a very good LB.

I think he was, at his peak health in a Hawks uni, equal to 51 at peak health.

Until this lockout business ends, you'll see me as often on the links as you will on field gulls. Also-- everytime I swing the driver, I'll imagine Roger Goodell is the ball.

by Tyler Jorgensen on Aug 1, 2011 1:13 PM PDT up reply actions  

Unfortunately, neither had a long run at peak health. Too bad.

Until this lockout business ends, you'll see me as often on the links as you will on field gulls. Also-- everytime I swing the driver, I'll imagine Roger Goodell is the ball.

by Tyler Jorgensen on Aug 1, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

FINALLY!

I have been arguing this point for a couple of years. Other than Tats was a great leader and Boz didnt seem to be. And the whole steroid issue.

by nachesfire on Aug 1, 2011 2:57 PM PDT up reply actions  

Tats absolutely had him on leadership.

But Boz was like Urlacher— just super rangy all over the field and he played big.

The playoff game vs. Houston he was EVERYWHERE on that field. I was about 6th grade, and I remember thinking I wanted to be a MLB so I could make tackles like the Boz.

Until this lockout business ends, you'll see me as often on the links as you will on field gulls. Also-- everytime I swing the driver, I'll imagine Roger Goodell is the ball.

by Tyler Jorgensen on Aug 1, 2011 3:10 PM PDT up reply actions  

From the list:

John L. for the reasons listed above. Cortez and Easley are way too mainstream for what you’re looking for.

Off the list – Efren Herrera. Totally badass.

by Woodinville_12thMan on Aug 1, 2011 11:37 AM PDT reply actions  

Tez Rex!

OOOOOH!!!!! That was NASTY!!!!!!!!

by bmxnw on Aug 1, 2011 11:41 AM PDT reply actions  

Tez

Game ova.

Learn JiuJitsu.
Always looking for that new danger.

by RolloTomasi on Aug 1, 2011 12:00 PM PDT reply actions   1 recs

When does a

J.P. Darche jersey become acceptable? I mean, dude was a co-captain of our team in the post Superbowl year, and one of the greatest long snappers of all time!

by Tokyo Slim on Aug 1, 2011 12:12 PM PDT reply actions  

Darche is another unique name. I think someone should sport that eventually...

Until this lockout business ends, you'll see me as often on the links as you will on field gulls. Also-- everytime I swing the driver, I'll imagine Roger Goodell is the ball.

by Tyler Jorgensen on Aug 1, 2011 1:14 PM PDT up reply actions  

I don't think long-snapper is usually high on the list of a teams priorities.

But it should be.

Never underestimate a guy who can throw a football upside down between his legs from a three point stance and hit a guy in the hands who is standing 15 yards behind you, then have the fast twitch neccesary to get your head and hands up to effectively block a guy coming up the middle to kill the guy you just passed the ball to.

Darche never made a mistake, his football pads were made of solid gold, and ate a five gallon bucket of Poutine and drank 3.78541178 liters of beer for his pre-game snack.

by Tokyo Slim on Aug 2, 2011 8:30 AM PDT up reply actions  

Warner or Springs

Warner was a stud and I own the old blue Springs Jersey that i will have to sport this year since my other jersey are Alexander, Hasselbeck and Tatupu

by CODawg on Aug 1, 2011 2:15 PM PDT reply actions  

Joe Nash would be a great choice, as a couple of people have already mentioned.

I’d also like to suggest a Howard “House” Ballard and Brian Millard. Linemen are the way to go, no matter which side of the ball they played!

Ballard:

Millard:

by John Edwards on Aug 1, 2011 8:04 PM PDT reply actions  

House!

I've got ridiculous upside.

by Jacson Bevens on Aug 1, 2011 8:09 PM PDT up reply actions  

I've got a Jon Kitna jersey.

And yes, I turn heads wherever I go when I have it on.

by #11 forever on Aug 2, 2011 4:09 AM PDT reply actions  

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