Seattle's 100 Greatest Athletes By Jersey Number
Seattle's 100 Greatest Athletes By Jersey Number

Seattle's 100 Greatest Athletes By Jersey Number

Jersey Numbers 0-100 These Are The Best Ever


Seattle On Tap Edit

There have been many players to wear the iconic jerseys of Seattle Sports. But each number tells a unique story. Here's the best player by jersey number in Seattle Sports history. Thank you  to Beau Braden for the inspiration on X. 

0. Olden Polynice


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Olden Polynice had two stints with the Seattle Supersonics. He was a fan favorite and an enforcer. 

1. Warren Moon


Seattle On Tap/ Seahawks

Warren Moon time with the Seattle Seahawks was an exciting time that fans enjoyed. His connection with the city of Seattle runs deep.

2. Clint Dempsey


Seattle On Tap Edit/ SkySports

Clint Dempsey is arguably the best player in the history of the Seattle Sounders. He also happens to be one of the most popular figures in USA soccer history.

3. Russell Wilson


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

Russell Wilson is the best QB in history of the Seattle Seahawks. Despite a messy exit, his number 3 should be hanged in the ring of honor.

4. Harold Reynolds


Seattle On Tap Edit/ MLB

Harold Reynolds is one of the first stars of Seattle Mariners baseball. He was a fan favorite and a consistent player in an inconsistent time of Mariners baseball.

5. John Olerud


Seattle On Tap Edit/ WSU

Olerud was a local product out of Bellevue, WA. His time with the Seattle he was a wizard on defense and could hit too.

6. Dan Wilson


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Dan Wilson is a Seattle Mariners legend. He is now the Mariners manager.

7. Geno Smith


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Geno Smith took over as the Seattle Seahawks QB after Russell Wilson left. He has been a huge surprise and a solid QB for the Seahawks.

8. Matt Hasselbeck


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Matt Hasselbeck is one of the best QBs in the history of the Seattle Seahawks. He helped lead the Seahawks to their first Super Bowl appearance. 

9. Raul Ruidiaz


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Sounders

Raul Ruidiaz is the best number 9 in history of the Sounders. He is the Seattle Sounders all-time leading goal scorer.

10. Sue Bird


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Sue Bird is the best player in history of the Seattle Storm. She is also one of the best WNBA players of all time.

11. Edgar Martinez


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Edgar Martinez in the middle of the Mariners lineup was a nightmare for opposing pitchers. He made the DH position what it is today.

12. Fans


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

Seahawk Fans. We all know Seahawks are iconic for the number 12. 

13. Slick Watts


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Watts Basketball

Slick Watts is an iconic part of Seattle basketball history. He is one of the most beloved Sonics of all-time.

14. DK Metcalf


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DK Metcalf just continues to get better. He is one of the most feared WRs in the NFL.

15. Megan Rapinoe


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seattle Reign

Megan Rapinoe is the best player in history of the Seattle Reign. She is one of the best players in US Women Soccer history.

16. Tyler Lockett


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

Tyler Lockett is one of the best WRs in history of the Seattle Seahawks. His iconic grabs and leadership will continue to make him a fan favorite.

17. Dave Krieg


Seattle On Tap Edit/ 12up

Dave Kreig played QB for the Seattle Seahawks. His performance with the franchise earned him a spot on the ring of honor.

18. Sidney Rice


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

Sindey Rice time with the Seahawks was not too long but was good. He even had 12 TDs in one season.

19. Jay Buhner


Seattle On Tap Edit/ MLB.com

Jay Buhner is one of the most iconic Mariners of all time. His power at the plate and consistency made him a staple in the Seattle community.

20. Gary Payton


Seattle On Tap Edit/ ESPN

Gary Payton helped lead one of the most iconic eras of Seattle Supersonics basketball. His defense, scoring and swag makes him arguably the most popular Seattle Supersonic of all time.

21. Alvin Davis


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Eurosport

Alvin Davis was one of the first great Seattle Mariners. Despite never making the playoffs he was a model of consistency in hard times.

22. Robinson Cano


Seattle On Tap Edit/ ESPN

When Cano signed with the Seattle Mariners from the New York Yankees, it was met with huge fanfare. He had some big seasons with the Mariners.

23. Marcus Trufant


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks.com

Marcus Trufant was a local product. He went to WSU and then was one of the best CBs in Seahawks history.

24. Ken Griffey Jr.


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Fleer

The easiest one on the list to choose. Ken Griffey Jr., is the most popular player in history of Seattle sports.

25. Richard Sherman


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Sherman was a lockdown corner. He was known for his brashness on and off the field and making one of the most iconic plays in Seahawks history.

26. Ken Hamlin


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Ken Hamlin was a hard hitting safety for the Seahawks. 

27. Jordan Babineaux


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

It felt like Jordan Babineaux was always at the right place at the right time. He made clutch plays for the Seattle Seahawks.

28. Raul Ibanez


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Ibanez had two different stints with the Seahawks. He was one of the best LFs in history of the franchise.

29. Earl Thomas


Seattle On Tap Edit/ TSN

Earl Thomas was part of the legion of boom. His ending with his franchise was a bit sour but he's the best number 29 in Seattle sports.

30. Ken Griffey Sr.


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Ken Griffey Sr didn't spend much time with the Mariners. However, he helped have one of the most iconic moments in Mariners history.

31. Kam Chancellor


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Kam Chancellor was a fan favorite for his big hits. He was one of the most feared safety's in NFL history.

32. Fred Brown


Seattle On Tap Edit/ USA Today/ YESTERDAY'S HOOPS

Downtown Freddie Brown is an iconic Supersonic. He helped lead the team to their first ever and only NBA title.

33. Hersey Hawkins


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NBA.com

Hersey Hawkins could score. He was a key member of the 1996 Seattle Supersonics that made the NBA Finals.

34. Felix Hernandez


Seattle On Tap Edit/ ESPN

King Felix was one of the best pitchers in Seattle Mariners history. He won a Cy Young award and was a dominant pitcher.

35. Kevin Durant


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Hoopshype

Kevin Durant only spent one season in Seattle. It's a shame he didn't spend more.

36. Paul Silas


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Getty/ Wiki

Paul Silas had a good stint with the Seattle Supersonics. 

37. Shaun Alexander


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Shaun Alexander was a touchdown machine. He won league MVP and set a record for most TDs in a single season in NFL history before it was beat a year later.

38. Mack Strong


Seattle On Tap Edit/ SO

Mack Strong is the best fullback in Seahawks history. His blocking fueled our run attack.

39. Brandon Browner


Seattle On Tap Edit/ ESPN

Browning was a original member of the legion of boom. The cornerback was aggressive and strong.

40. Shawn Kemp


Seattle On Tap Edit/ USAT

The Reign Man is one of the most popular Supersonics of all time. His high-flying dunks made him a star not just in Seattle but around the NBA.

41. Eugene Robinson


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Eugene Robinson is one of the best safeties and defensive players in history of the Seattle Seahawks.

42. Chris Warren


Seattle On Tap Edit / Seahawks

Warren is one of the best running backs in Seahawks history. He was quick and explosive.

43. Jack Sikma


Seattle On Tap Edit / Seahawks

Sikma is a Seattle and Sonic legend. He was a great center for the Sonics.

44. Julio Rodriguez


Seattle On Tap Edit/ MLB

Julio Rodriguez is just getting started. His career is off to a hot start and should only get more iconic as seasons pass.

45. Kenny Easley


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Getty Images/ Seahawks

Kenny Easley is one of the most iconic defensive players in history of the Seattle Seahawks.

46. Yuniesky Betancourt


Seattle On Tap Edit / Hardball

Betancourt played shortstop for the Seahawks. He was solid but his erratic play frustrated fans.

47. Sherman Smith


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Sherman Smith played running back for the Seahawks. He was a good and solid player.

48. Paul Abbott


Seattle On Tap Edit/ MLB.com

Paul Abbot pitched for the Mariners. He went 17-4 in the season the Mariners won 116 games.

49. Roy Thomas


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Roy Thomas

Roy Thomas was a solid pitcher for the Seattle Mariners.

50. KJ Wright


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

KJ Wright is one of the best LBs in history of the Seahawks. He helped the Seahawks win a Super Bowl.

51. Ichiro Suzuki


Seattle On Tap Edit/ mlb.com

Ichiro Suzuki came from Japan and had instant success. He won AL MVP and ROY in the same season.

52. Kevin Mawae


Seattle On Tap/ TNT

Kevin Mawae played center for the Seattle Seahawks. 

53. Keith Butler


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Keith Butler spent 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks at the linebacker position.

54. Bobby Wagner


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Wagner is on the Mount Rushmore of Seattle Seahawks of all time. He was a great linebacker in his two stints with the team.

55. Gil Meche


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Mariners Notebook

Gil Meche was a solid rotation pitcher during his time with the Seattle Mariners.

56. Cliff Avril


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

Cliff Avril came to the Seahawks from the Lions and was a great player. The defensive end was known for his big plays.

57. Tony Woods


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Amazon

Tony Woods was a good player for the Seattle Seahawks. He played LB and DE and was drafted in the first round of the draft.

58. Bruce Scholtz


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Social Encyclopedia 

Scholtz was a solid LB for the Seattle Seahawks. He spent seven seasons with the team.

59. Julian Peterson


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Julian Peterson was a physical specimen on the field. He joined the Seahawks from the 49ers.

60. Max Unger


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Max Unger was a great center for the Seahawks. He was a big part of the reason the team made the Super Bowl.

61. Robbie Tobeck


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Pro Athlete Foundation

Tobek was an iconic center for the Seattle Seahawks.

62. Chris Gray


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Chris Gray was consistent. How consistent? Well he started 121 games in a row with the Seahawks which is a franchise record.

63. Nick Bebout


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Bebout was a solid offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks.

64. J.R. Sweezy


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks.com

J.R. Sweezy was selected by the Seahawks in the 7th round. But he became a solid contributor for the team.

65. James Paxton


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James Paxton had a good career with the Mariners but filled with injuries. He did throw a no-hitter for the Mariners.

66. Pete Kendall


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Reddit

Pete Kendall was an offensive lineman for the Seattle Seahawks. He played for the Seahawks from 1996-2000.

67. Charles Cross


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

Charles Cross is offensive tackle for the Seahawks. He seems to be finding his groove this season.

68. George Kirby


Seattle On Tap Edit/ MLB.com

George Kirby is a pitcher currently for the Seattle Mariners. He has been nothing but consistent and arguably a top 10 pitcher in baseball.

69. Clinton McDonald


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL.com

Clinton McDonald was a solid defensive contributor for the Seattle Seahawks.

70. Michael Sinclair


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Michael Sinclair was a sack machine for the Seattle Seahawks. His 16.5 sacks in 1998 led the NFL.

71. Walter Jones


Seattle On Tap Edit/ ESPN

Walter Jones is the best offensive lineman in Seahawks history. During his time in Seattle he was the most dominant lineman in football.

72. Joe Nash


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Eurosport

Joe Nash played for the Seahawks from 1982 to 1996. The defensive player spent his whole career with the Seahawks.

73. Ray Roberts


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Beckett

Roberts was a offensive lineman for the Seahawks. He was drafted 10th overall in the draft.

74. Manu Tuiasosopo


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Wiki

Manu Tuiasosopo was drafted 18th overall by the Seahawks in the 1979 draft. The Tuiasosopo family has become a staple in Seattle sports.

75. Howard Ballard


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks.com

Howard Ballard played offensive line for the Seahawks.

76. Steve Hutchinson 


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Steve Hutchinson was part of the best offensive line in Seahawks history. 

77. Vladimir Radmanovic 


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Inter Basket

Vladimir Radmonvich was made for today's NBA. He could shoot from outside and was exciting to watch.

78. Bob Newton


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Bob Newton was a offensive guard for the Seahawks. He spent five seasons with the team.

79. Jacob Green


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Jacob Green is one of the best defensive players in the history of the franchise. He spent 13 of his 14 NFL seasons with the Seahawks.

80. Steve Largent


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Steve Largent is one of the best WRs in NFL history. When he retired he was the all-time leader in multiple receiving categories in NFL history.

81. Golden Tate


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Golden Tate came to the Seahawks from Notre Dame. He was a key part of the team that won the Super Bowl.

82. Darrell Jackson


Seattle On Tap Edit/ NFL

Darrell Jackson was prototype WR in the NFL. He made big plays for the Seahawks but he did have a bad case of the drops.

83. Steve Raible


Seattle On Tap Edit/ USA Today/ Seahawks.com

Steve Raible played WR for the Seahawks. He is now known as the voice of the Seahawks.

84. Joey Galloway


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Joey Galloway was all about speed. He was one of the most electrifying WRs in the NFL. 

85. Mike Pritchard


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Topps

Mike Pritchard was a solid WR for the Seattle Seahawks.

86. Mike Tice


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Mike Tice played TE for the Seattle Seahawks. He went on to become a NFL head coach for the Vikings.

87. Ben Obomanu


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Getty/ NFL.com

Obomanu was a good WR for the Seattle Seahawks. He made some big plays during his time with Seattle.

88. Jimmy Graham


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Jimmy Graham had a couple good seasons with the Seahawks. But he never reached the heights he did with the Saints.

89. Doug Baldwin


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Seahawks

Baldwin might be the most popular Seattle Seahawks WR ever. He was a solid pass catcher and a favorite target of Russell Wilson.

90. Terry Wooden


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Terry Wooden was a good LB for the Seattle Seahawks.

91. Chris Clemons


Seattle On Tap Edit/ ESPN

Chris Clemons was a great defensive end for the Seattle Seahawks. He made huge plays.

92. Brandon Mebane


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Chargers

Brandon Mebane was a great defensive lineman for the Seahawks. He was a fan favorite and made some huge plays.

93. John Randle


Seattle On Tap Edit / NFL.com

John Randle was a good Seattle Seahawk. He is more known for his time with the Minnesota Vikings.

94. Chad Brown


Seattle On Tap Edit / Seahawks

Chad Brown was a linebacker for the Seattle Seahawks. He spent 1997-2004 with the team.

95. Dean Wells


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Dean Wells played LB for the Seattle Seahawks.

96. Cortez Kennedy


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Getty Images/ Wiki

Cortez Kennedy was one of the best defensive lineman of his generation. He even won NFL defensive player of the year with the Seahawks.

97. Rufus Porter


Seattle On Tap Edit / ProSet

Porter played both DE and LB in the NFL. He spent seven seasons with the Seahawks.

98. Sam Adams


Seattle On Tap Edit/ Otto Gruele Jr /Getty

Sam Adams was one of the best defensive lineman in history of the Seattle Seahawks.

99. Rocky Bernard


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Rocky Bernard played defensive line for the Seahawks. He spent seven seasons with the team.

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