By Darin January 9: Sunset on a Football Fortress
“I’ll miss staying dry, Seattle winter is lousy in January. We can look forward to new stadiums, new memories and maybe, a new winning tradition.” ~Seattle Seahawks fan and ticketholder Jack Middleton
Legendary Voice (Quote): A quote reflecting the power of a home field and the crowd:
On January 9, one of football’s most notorious domes closed its doors. The Kingdome was a fortress, and today we look back at the noise and the history it made.
The Last Game at the Kingdome
- Factoid: On January 9, 2000, the Seattle Seahawks played their final game in the legendary Kingdome. Opened in 1976, it was known for being one of the loudest venues in the league, often making communication impossible for opposing offenses. The building was famously imploded just a few months later, marking the end of a unique, noisy era for Seattle football.
Article from Jan 10, 2000 The Bellingham Herald (Bellingham, Washington)
