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Seahawks mourn the loss of super fan Patti ‘Mama Blue’ Hammond

Seattle Seahawks 12s, coaches and players mourn the loss of super fan Patti “Mama Blue” Hammond, who passed away at the age of 92.

Seattle Seahawks fans lost one of their best on Saturday with the passing of Patti “Mama Blue” Hammond.

“It is with great sadness and very heavy hearts that as a family we share that our beloved mom, grandma, great-grandma, great-great grandma, aunt, cousin, friend, and number 1 Seattle Seahawks fan, Patti Hammond, took her last and final breath in her Shoreline, WA home surrounded by family this evening March 4, 2023 at 7:20pm,” her family announced this week via her Facebook page.

Hammond had been a dedicated fan and season-ticket holder since the Seahawks’ inaugural season in 1976. Her colorful attire and winning smile will be missed by all.

“Patti’s joy and passion for the Seahawks was unmatched,” Seahawks president Chuck Arnold tweeted. “She was the ultimate 12, loud and loyal since day one, and was beloved by everyone in our organization. Sending all our love to her family. She will be truly missed but never forgotten!”

Arnold wasn’t the only one to chime in on social media, coach Pete Carroll and current and former players wished their condolences as well.

Rest in peace Mama Blue!

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Patti ‘Mama Blue’ Hammond 1 of 3 finalists for NFL’s ‘Fan of the Year’

Seattle Seahawks superfan Patti “Mama Blue” Hammond has been named one of three finalists in the NFL’s inaugural “Fan of the Year” program.

The National Football League has now named the three finalists in the NFL’s “Fan of the Year” Program” and Seattle Seahawks superfan, Patti Hammond made the cut.

Hammond, known to 12s around the world as “Mama Blue,” joins Ian “Big E” Berger (Miami Dolphins) and Brandon Galloway (Tennessee Titans) as the first three finalists ever in the program’s inaugural season.

According to the press release, the NFL “Fan of the Year” program was “designed to spotlight fans who have a special affinity for their local team, provide inspiration to others and showcase how football unites their family, friends and local communities.”

A total of 35,000 entries were submitted this year, with each NFL team hand-picking its one team representative.

All three of the finalist will receive a trip and two tickets to Super Bowl LV in Tampa Bay. The winner will be announced the night before during the NFL Honors show.

You can watch Hammond’s interview video here.

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