Steve Raible is a Seahawk—has been since the very beginning. Very literally. He played receiver in Seattle from 1976–81, amassing 68 receptions, 1,017 yards, and three touchdowns over six NFL seasons. But it’s from the broadcast booth that Raible has truly left his mark on the region’s football fans. Listening to him call Super Bowl XLVIII was enough to give any Hawk fan chills, and likely tears of joy. It’s no wonder Raible—just like Russell Wilson, Marshawn Lynch, and Richard Sherman—got a Super Bowl ring out of the deal. Dude earned it.

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