Seahawks reach agreement with Texas A&M over ‘12th Man’
Aug 12, 2016, 6:25 AM
The celebration of the 12th Man will continue for Seahawks fans, the team announced just days before Seattle’s first preseason game. (AP)
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The celebration of the 12th Man will continue for Seahawks fans, the team announced just days before Seattle’s first preseason game.
The Seahawks shared on Twitter Thursday that they received a extension of their agreement with Texas A&M University for the 12th Man trademark.
We are proud to continue the legacy and history of the 12th MAN in Seattle. pic.twitter.com/wMukCqEG1X
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) August 11, 2016
Texas A&M’s use of the “12th Man” dates back to nearly a century ago and relates to the actions of a student who came out of the stand during a football game—ready to enter the game if needed because of injuries to the team’s regular players.
In 1984, the Seattle Seahawks became the first pro sports team to return the number 12 to celebrate fans.
The university and Seahawk management initially entered into a “12th Man” license agreement in 2006. Their 5-year extension agreement includes some stipulations: “12th Man” on the Ring of Honor in the Seahawks’ stadium will no longer occur, nor will there be any references to “12th Man” in social media by the Seahawks franchise, Texas A&M officials wrote on the university website.
Texas A&M is receiving $5,000 per year from the Seattle Seahawks for their use of the “12th Man” mark, according to SB Nation.
