The Hasselbeck Family Legacy and the Unexpected Giants Connection You NEED to Hear

Alright, 12s, you know how we bleed green and blue! We're all about our Seahawks, and Matt Hasselbeck, our Super Bowl QB, is a legend. But check this: I just stumbled across some wild history about the New York Giants, and it turns out the Hasselbeck family tree has a branch deeply planted in Big Blue's soil. Not Matt, but a family tie that shows just how intertwined NFL history can be. You won't believe some of the dynasty-level drama down there.

Founding Fathers and Family Feuds: The Mara Empire

Dude, these Giants have serious history. Tim Mara founded the team in 1925 for $500, leading them to four NFL titles (1927, 1934, 1938, 1956). This guy was in the inaugural Pro Football Hall of Fame class in 1963! When Tim passed in 1959, he left 50 percent of the team to Wellington and Jack. When Jack passed in 1965, his son Tim inherited his half, sparking a decades-long family feud. Wellington, in charge from 1959 to 2005, led the Giants to two Super Bowl wins (XXI, XXV) and one more appearance (XXXV). He made the Hall of Fame in 1997. His son, John Mara, took over as president and CEO in 2005, and the Giants grabbed two *more* Super Bowl trophies (XXII, XLII). Talk about a dynastic run!

Co-Owners, Long Snappers, and That Seattle Link!

It's not just the Maras. In 1991, Bob Tisch, president of Loews Corporation and former Postmaster General, bought Tim Mara's family's 50 percent stake. He co-owned with Wellington Mara until both died in 2005, just three weeks apart. Wild! Bob's son, Steve Tisch, inherited

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his share and was an owner until this year, though he's still their Chairman. His siblings Jonathan and Laurie are on the board. Now, let's talk players, because this is where it gets interesting for us. The DeOssie fam: Steve DeOssie, a linebacker and long snapper, won Super Bowl XXV with the Giants. His son, Zak DeOssie, a fourth-round pick in 2007, played 199 games for them and snagged two Super Bowl rings (2007, 2011). He even made the Pro Bowl twice! But here's the kicker, the one that ties into our Emerald City pride: The Hasselbeck family! Don Hasselbeck was a massive tight end (6-foot-7, 245 pounds) who played one season for the Giants in 1985. He played seven games, catching a touchdown pass from Phil Simms in a 17-3 postseason victory over the 49ers before retiring. Get this: One of his sons, Tim Hasselbeck, played quarterback for eight NFL teams, including being Eli Manning's backup for the Giants (2005-2006). But the *other* son? That would be **Matt Hasselbeck**, the guy who led *our* Seattle Seahawks to the Super Bowl! See? Even when we're looking at Giants history, the path leads right back to the 12s and our own legends. It's pretty wild to see these deep family connections running through NFL history, isn't it? As our Seahawks kick off the regular season, watching Sam Darnold and Jaxon Smith-Njigba at Lumen Field, it just makes you appreciate the long game. It's about building something that lasts. So next time you're thinking about football legends, remember there are layers to this game, and sometimes, those layers bring us right back to our own beloved Hawks. Let's keep that energy going!

This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.