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Throwback Game of the Week
Week 7 – Seahawks at Buccaneers | Archived Throwback Game of the Week
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Series Summary | Memorable Games | Hall of Fame Perspective | Odds 'N Ends | Trivia | At the Hall
Profootballhof.com's Throwback Game of the Week Series - Each week during this season, the NFL’s 89th, Profootballhof.com will reflect on one of the weekend’s matchups. Unlike anywhere on the web, you’ll get inside access to the world’s largest collection on the NFL. The Hall’s archives staff will comb through the millions of documents, artifacts and photos in our collection to help tell the story. The new edition of Throwback Game of the Week will be posted on Profootballhof.com each Thursday throughout the 2008 NFL season. Enjoy!
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| Seattle and Tampa Bay joined the National Football League as expansion teams in 1976. Over the years, the teams have faced each other just eight times. Seattle holds a commanding 7-1 series edge. However, all of the games except for those played in 2006 and 2007 have been decided by a touchdown or less. Overall, the Seahawks have outscored the Bucs, 138-102, in the series. |
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 Oct. 17, 1976 – Seahawks 13, Buccaneers 10 (Tampa Bay)
Former long-time Baltimore Colts linebacker Mike Curtis recorded his first ever blocked field goal at an important time. The veteran defender blocked the Bucs’ three-point attempt with just 40 seconds remaining in the game as Seattle averted overtime and secured its first-ever regular season win.
The Bucs were plagued by penalties as the club was flagged 20 times.
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FROM THE HALL’S ARCHIVES
It’s official. See the official play-by-play (gamebook) from the Seahawks’ first win. PDF (800 KB)>>>
Get your program. See the cover and the rosters from the ’76 “Expansion Bow” game program. PDF (3.14 MB)>>>
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Oct. 16, 1977 – Seahawks 30, Buccaneers 23 (Seattle)
Seattle QB Steve Myer passed for 252 yards and four touchdowns as the Seahawks registered its first win of the season. RB Sherman Smith rushed for 94 yards and also had four catches for 57 yards and the game’s final touchdown (a 44-yard TD reception).
Tampa Bay’s offense was led by WR Morris Owens who had career-best 9 catches for 166 yards and scored on a 67-yard TD pass play from QB Gary Huff in the fourth quarter.
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FROM THE HALL’S ARCHIVES
Read all about it. See the newspaper clipping about the Seahawks’ thrilling win that day. PDF (190 KB)>>>
Stats and more. See the offical account of the game. PDF (5.15 MB)>>>
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Nov. 20, 1994 – Seahawks 22, Buccaneers 21 (Seattle)
The Seahawks, attempting to end a six-game losing streak, rallied behind QB Rick Mirer to build an early 15-0 lead but then had to rely on a 7-yard run by rookie RB Mack Strong in the game’s final minute to secure the win.
The Seahawks Chris Warren led all rushers with 116 yards while the Bucs’ Errict Rhett gained 111 yards on 24 carries.
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FROM THE HALL’S ARCHIVES
Line-by-line. See the official play-by-play (gamebook) from this first meeting between Seattle and Tampa Bay since 1977. PDF (831 KB)>>>
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Nov. 28, 1999 – Buccaneers 16, Seahawks 3 (Seattle)
Tampa’s defense caused six turnovers that included a pair of interceptions in the final six minutes of the game to give the Bucs the win. Tampa Bay QB Trent Dilfer was injured in the third quarter and replaced by third string QB Shaun King. The Seahawks’ Jon Kitna threw 5 interceptions.
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FROM THE HALL'S ARCHIVES:
Cover shots. See the cover art of the Bucs and Seahawks 1999 media guides. PDF (1.04 MB)>>>
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Hall of Fame Perspective
Steve Largent, Class of 1995
 Wide receiver Steve Largent was an integral part of the Seahawks offensive attack during his career that spanned from 1976 to 1989. By the time he retired, Largent had racked up some impressive numbers, many of which stood as NFL records at one time. His final career stats include 819 receptions for 13,089 yards and 100 touchdowns.
Eighteen times in his career Largent recorded multi-touchdown days. The first of his career came against the Bucs in 1977 when Largent caught 4 passes for 44 yards. His first TD reception that day came on the game’s opening drive when he hauled in an 8-yard pass on 3rd-and-goal. Largent’s second touchdown was a 4-yarder early in the second quarter to give Seattle a 14-6 lead.
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MORE FROM PROFOOTBALLHOF.COM
Steve Largent’s HOF Bio>>>
Relive Steve’s enshrinement speech preceded by the remarks from his presenter Gary Wright. Listen>>>
On June 19 of this year, the Seahawks’ 2008 rookie class toured the Hall of Fame with Largent. The visit was part of the NFL’s rookie orientation program. See photo gallery of the visit>>>
FROM THE HALL’S ARCHIVES
The jersey worn by Largent on Dec. 27, 1987 when he set the then-NFL record with his 751st career catch. PDF (1.49 MB)>>>
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| Seahawks and Buccaneers Odds 'N Ends |
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The Bucs and Seahawks’ histories seemingly mirror each other. The two clubs entered the NFL together in 1976. Then, in 1995, both the Bucs (Lee Roy Selmon) and Seahawks (Steve Largent) had their first player enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
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MORE FROM PROFOOTBALLHOF.COM
See the feature on the birth of the 1976 expansion teams. Read>>>
Seattle and Tampa Bay participated in an expansion draft on March 30-31, 1976 whereby they selected veteran players off of the rosters of the other 26 NFL teams. Expansion draft>>>
It cost $16 million for the Bucs and Seahawks to enter the NFL in the mid-1970s. Here is a look at the rise of expansion fees in the NFL over the years. See story>>>
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| The Buccaneers’ first draft laid the foundation for the success that followed several seasons later. Tampa Bay picked two brothers – defensive end Lee Roy Selmon and linebacker Dewey Selmon, in the first and fourth rounds respectively.
The duo played together for six seasons (1976-1984). It came as no surprise that when Lee Roy became the first Buccaneer elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he selected his brother, and teammate, to be his presenter.
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The NFL’s 10,000th game was played in Seattle’s Kingdome on October 5, 1997. The Seahawks defeated the Tennessee Oilers, 16-13 in the milestone game.
FROM THE HALL’S ARCHIVES
The jersey worn by future Hall of Fame QB Warren Moon in the NFL’s 10,000th game was donated to the Hall of Fame. See an image of Moon’s jersey from that day. PDF (1.51 MB)>>> |
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| Southern Cal running back Ricky Bell finished as the runner-up to Tony Dorsett for the Heisman Trophy in 1976. However, the following spring, the Buccaneers picked Bell over Dorsett as the first player selected in the 1977 NFL Draft.
An exciting runner, Bell played a huge role in the Bucs’ first-ever division title (1979) when he rushed for a career-high 1,263 yards that season. He then guided the team to its first playoff win by rushing for 142 yards and a pair of scores against the Eagles. Bell played with the Bucs from 1977-1981 and one final season with the San Diego Chargers in 1982. He tragically passed away in 1984 at the age of 29.
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| The Seahawks quickly drew the country’s attention with some wide open play in its early years. No game was more symbolic of the Seahawks’ exciting style under head coach Jack Patera than a Monday night showdown against the Falcons on Oct. 29, 1979.
That night, Seattle’s first appearance on Monday night football, the Seahawks treated the nation to some fun football. The team erased a 14-0 deficit by attempting four fourth down conversions including a fake field goal in which quarterback Jim Zorn fired a 20-yard pass to kicker Efren Herrera. The game also included an onside kick and a surprise performance by a role player. Running back Dan Doornink recorded the only 100-yard game of his eight-year career that night as he rushed for 122 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns.
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FROM THE HALL’S ARCHIVES
The stats crew in Atlanta that evening was busy trying to keep up with the Seahawks trick plays. See the line-by-line description of this classic. PDF (3.56 MB)>>>
MORE FROM PROFOOTBALLHOF.COM
The Seahawks have had their fair share of outstanding runners over the years. See images of Seattle running backs. Photo Gallery>>>
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| Team Histories |
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Seahawks - The Seahawks entered the NFL as an expansion team along with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 1976. By Seattle's third season, the Seahawks posted a…More>>>
Buccaneers - The Buccaneers joined the NFL as an expansion team in 1976. After suffering a league-record 26 consecutive losses, the team quickly turned around its fortunes.…More>>>
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| Hall of Famers |
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Name, Position, Year of Induction
SEAHAWKS
The Seahawks have one long-time member inducted into the Hall of Fame. In addition, three other Hall of Fame members spent part of their careers, albeit brief, with Seattle.
*Carl Eller, DE, 2004
*Franco Harris, RB, 1990
Steve Largent, WR, 1995
*Warren Moon, QB, 2006
BUCCANEERS
The Buccaneers have one long-time member inducted into the Hall of Fame. In addition, one other Hall of Fame member spent part of his career, albeit brief, with the Bucs.
Lee Roy Selmon, DE, 1995
*Steve Young, QB, 2005
*Notes that the Hall of Famer spent time with the Seahawks or Buccaneers but made their major contribution to the NFL with another team.
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| Seahawks Trivia |
Buccaneers Trivia |
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1. Who holds the Seahawks record for most seasons played?
a. Steve Largent
b. Jim Zorn
c. Cortez Kennedy
d. Joe Nash
2. Who holds the Seahawks record for most passing yards in career?
a. Matt Hasselbeck
b. Dave Kreig
c. Jim Zorn
d. Warren Moon
3. Who was the first coach in Seattle Seahawks history?
a. Jack Patera
b. Bud Wilkinson
c. Chuck Knox
d. Bruce Snyder
4. What year did the Seahawks win their first division championship?
a. 1979
b. 1984
c. 1988
d. 1991
5. Who holds the Seahawks’ record for most yards rushing as a rookie?
a. John L. Smith
b. Curt Warner
c. Shaun Alexander
d. Chris Warren
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1. Who holds the Buccaneers’ record for most touchdown passes in a season?
a. Brad Johnson
b. Doug Williams
c. Vinny Testaverde
d. Steve DeBerg
2. What year did the Buccaneers post their first winning record?
a. 1977
b. 1979
c. 1983
d. 1987
3. Who holds the Tampa Bay record for most receptions in a career?
a. Keyshawn Johnson
b. Mark Carrier
c. James Wilder
d. Warrick Dunn
4. Who is the leading scorer in Buccaneers history?
a. Mike Alstott
b. Martin Gramatica
c. Michael Husted
d. James Wilder
5. Who holds the Buccaneers’ career record for sacks?
a. Lee Roy Selmon
b. Simeon Rice
c. Warren Sapp
d. Derrick Brooks
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| At the Hall |
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Many mementos from the Seahawks and Buccaneers are at the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Here are two such artifacts enjoyed by visitors to the museum in Canton.
Read the caption under the image below and then take a guess at what you’re looking at. Click on the picture for the full photo and more information on the treasured artifact.
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At the time of his retirement Hall of Famer Steve Largent held six major pass-receiving records at the same time. One such record is featured in a display in the Hall.
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Buccaneers linebacker Derrick Brooks was elected to 10 straight Pro Bowls, earning a prestigious honor for his efforts in the 2006 Pro Bowl.
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