Wide Receiver Steve Largent SEATTLE SEAHAWKS Largent spent thirteen years with the Seahawks, and, while not particularly fast, was extremely sure-handed. He was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl seven times, and was the first Seahawk to earn that honor. In 1982, Largent, along with teammate Jim Zorn, ended his participation in the NFL strike, after the third and final week of the strike, citing religious principles, specifically based on Matthew 5:36–37, stating that your word is your bond and that all contracts shall be honored as with God. In 1989, Steve Largent became the first Seahawks player to win the Steve Largent Award for his spirit, dedication and integrity. When Largent retired, he held all major NFL receiving records, including: most receptions in a career (819), most receiving yards in a career (13,089), and most touchdown receptions (100). He was also in possession of a then-record streak of 177 consecutive regular-season games with a reception. He also holds the distinction as the first receiver in NFL history to achieve 100 touchdown receptions in his career. 7× Pro Bowl selection (1978, 1979, 1981, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987) AP First-Team All-Pro selection (1985)[1] 4× AP Second-Team All-Pro selection (1978, 1979, 1984, 1987)[1] NFL 1980s All-Decade Team Walter Payton Man of the Year (1988) Bart Starr Man of the Year Award (1988) Seahawks Ring of Honor Seattle Seahawks #80 retired
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