Synopses & Reviews
Before Richard Sherman and Russell Wilson, there was Steve Largent and Jim Zorn! As the Seattle Seahawks prepare for Super Bowl XLVIII, football fans will enjoy this rollicking team history as seen through the eyes of an obsessive fan. Since the franchise's beginnings more than 30 years ago, there's no doubt who has been the greatest member of the Seattle Seahawks. After all, who was there at the opening of the Kingdome only to watch that fabled stadium, years later, turn to dust? Who endured the embarrassment of The Boz? And who was there during Super Bowl XL to witness the team lose to the game officials? Oh yeah, that's right. We, the 12th man, were there. Living up to our reputation as some of the loudest, most supportive fans in the NFL. Notes from a 12 Man isn't just the team's history, it's our history. Author Mark Tye Turner, a television writer who's been a 12th man since Day One, tells it like it is and in obsessive detail. This book will make you laugh, wince, cheer, and learn everything you ever need to know about the Seattle Seahawks--and then some!
Review
"Over the years I have seen numerous attempts at presenting the Seahawks history in writing. But there have not been any done as well as Notes from a 12 Man...I found myself reading the text and alternately laughing, crying, cringing and shouting out loud! Notes from a Twelfth Man.. is a fan's account of the long and storied history of the Seattle Seahawks from Jack Patera, Bill the Beer Man, Kenny Easley and Efren Herrera to Matt Hasselback. It was an enjoyable ride down memory lane for me!" —Steve Largent
Mark Turner writes about the Seahawks with childlike fascination. But unlike a child, Mark had an attention span long enough to get in a lot of facts and even use some big words. Its a great read for Seahawk fans and fans of pro football period.” —Kenny Mayne, ESPN
Synopsis
The Seattle Seahawks retired number 12 in honor of the "Twelfth Man" -- those fans who remained devoted no matter what. Written as a series of small essays and lists, with the same sly humor author Mark Turner brought to his scripts for "Talk Soup" and "Blind Date, " this passionate "fan-oir" covers the team's highlights, lowlights, and everything in between. Themed sections include "In the Beginning," "Pop Goes the Culture," "Transitions," and recurring chapters that offer play-by-play reportage and analysis of notable victories and notorious losses.
Synopsis
The Seattle Seahawks retired the number 12 in honor of the "Twelfth Man" -those fans who remain loyal no matter what. Written as a series of small essays and lists, Emmy-winning writer/producer (and Twelfth Man) Mark Tye Turner infuses the book with same sort of sly humor he brought to his scripts forTalk Soup and Blind Date. This passionate "fan-oir" covers the team's greatest victories and best players, along with the dreadful defeats and the Hawk Hall of Shame. Plus the team's place in pop culture history.
Synopsis
As the Seattle Seahawks head into the playoffs, football fans will enjoy this rollicking team history as seen through the eyes of an obsessive fan. Since the franchise's beginnings more than 30 years ago, there's no doubt who has been the greatest member of the Seattle Seahawks. After all, who was there at the opening of the Kingdome only to watch that fabled stadium, years later, turn to dust? Who endured the embarrassment of The Boz? And who was there during Super Bowl XL to witness the team lose to the game officials? Oh yeah, that's right. We, the twelfth man, were there. Living up to our reputation as some of the loudest, most supportive fans in the NFL. Notes from a 12 Man isn't just the team's history, it's our history. Author Mark Tye Turner, a television writer who's been a twelfth man since Day One, tells it like it is and in obsessive detail. This book will make you laugh, wince, cheer, and learn everything you ever need to know about the team--and then some.
Synopsis
Mark Tye Turner is an Emmy Award-winning television writer and produer whose credits include E!'s Talk Soup and the reality TV show Blind Date. Born and raised in the Seattle area, he has closely followed the Seahawks since they first strutted onto the artificial turf of the Kingdome in 1976.
About the Author
Mark Tye Turner has written for everyone from George Clooney to Jerry Springer. He blogs about the Seahawks on the popular fan site SeahawkBlue.com. He lives in Los Angeles.