Blitz (mascot)

Mascot for the NFL's Seattle Seahawks

Blitz

Blitz at Super Bowl XLVIII

Team| Seattle Seahawks
Origin of name| Seattle, WA, USA
First seen| September 13, 1998
Website| https://www.seahawks.com/mascots/blitz/

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Blitz, at Super Bowl XLVIII.

Blitz is the official mascot of the Seattle Seahawks, a team in the National Football Conference of the National Football League. A large blue bird, Blitz made his debut on September 13, 1998, at the Seahawks' home opener at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington.

After his inception Blitz's appearance changed slightly several times (including subtle changes in color in accordance with the team's updated scheme implemented after moving to Qwest Field in 2002) before a dramatic facelift in 2004, in an effort to make him appear less menacing to children by introducing friendlier facial features. A new look was introduced in 2014, involving an update to Blitz's face that more closely resembles the Seahawks logo. In addition to the longstanding look of a blue anthropomorphic bird of medium height and wearing a Seahawks uniform (number 0), the updated Blitz features the piercing green eyes and blue and gray head represented on the team logo.

A second mascot, named Boom, was also introduced in 2014, as an "official sidekick" to Blitz. In addition to green eyes, Boom features green hair, a backwards Seahawks cap, and a number 00 Seahawks uniform.

Since the character's introduction in 1998, Blitz has been an integral part in the Seahawks' "Ready, Set, Goals!" reading program for children. In addition to all Seahawks home games, Blitz appears at hundreds of community and charity events throughout the year. He has also appeared at the Super Bowl and the Pro Bowl. The band The Presidents of the United States of America recorded his theme song, "This Is a Blitz."[1]

## References

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1. ^ Hay, Travis (January 11, 2013). "Listen to the Presidents of the USA's song for the Seahawks". Guerrilla Candy. Retrieved June 17, 2024.

## External links

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* Blitz at the Seattle Seahawks official web site

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Seattle Seahawks

* Founded in 1976
* Based in Seattle, Washington
* Headquartered in Renton, Washington

Franchise|

* Franchise
* History
* Seasons
* All-time roster
* Coaches
* Quarterbacks
* Expansion draft
* First-round draft picks
* Records
* Draft history
* Broadcasters
* Virginia Mason Athletic Center

Stadiums|

* Kingdome
* Husky Stadium
* Lumen Field

Culture|

* 12th Man
* 12s
* "Bitter Sweet Symphony"
* Blitz
* Blue Thunder
* "Can't Hold Us"
* Jones Soda
* Paul Allen
* Ring of Honor
* Seahawks Dancers
* Steve Largent Award
* Tuba Man
* Mama Blue

Lore|

* We want the ball and we're going to score!
* Snow Globe Game
* Beast Quake
* Legion of Boom
* Seattle Cover 3
* Fail Mary
* The Tip
* 2014 NFC Championship Game
* Super Bowl goal-line interception
* 2019 NFC Divisional playoff game

Rivalries|

* Arizona Cardinals
* Denver Broncos
* Green Bay Packers
* Oakland Raiders (former)
* Los Angeles Rams
* San Francisco 49ers
* Pete Carroll–Jim Harbaugh rivalry

Division championships (11)|

* 1988
* 1999
* 2004
* 2005
* 2006
* 2007
* 2010
* 2013
* 2014
* 2016
* 2020

Conference championships (3)|

* 2005
* 2013
* 2014

League championships (1)|

* 2013 (XLVIII)

Retired numbers|

* 12
* 45
* 71
* 80
* 96

Affiliations|

* League: National Football League
* Conference: National Football Conference
* Division: West Division

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NFL mascots

American Football Conference

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* Billy Buffalo (Buffalo Bills)
* T. D. (Miami Dolphins)
* Pat Patriot (New England Patriots)
* None (New York Jets)

* Poe, Rise & Conquer (Baltimore Ravens)
* Who Dey (Cincinnati Bengals)
* Chomps (Cleveland Browns)
* Steely McBeam (Pittsburgh Steelers)

* Toro (Houston Texans)
* Blue (Indianapolis Colts)
* Jaxson de Ville (Jacksonville Jaguars)
* T-Rac (Tennessee Titans)

* Miles, Thunder (Denver Broncos)
* K. C. Wolf (Kansas City Chiefs)
* Raider Rusher (Las Vegas Raiders)
* None (Los Angeles Chargers)

National Football Conference

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* Rowdy (Dallas Cowboys)
* None (New York Giants)
* Air Swoop, Swoop (Philadelphia Eagles)
* Major Tuddy (Washington Commanders)

* Staley Da Bear (Chicago Bears)
* Roary (Detroit Lions)
* None (Green Bay Packers)
* Ragnar, Viktor (Minnesota Vikings)

* Freddie Falcon (Atlanta Falcons)
* Sir Purr (Carolina Panthers)
* Gumbo, Sir Saint (New Orleans Saints)
* Captain Fear (Tampa Bay Buccaneers)

* Big Red (Arizona Cardinals)
* Rampage (Los Angeles Rams)
* Sourdough Sam (San Francisco 49ers)
* Blitz, Taima (Seattle Seahawks)

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