The greatest jersey number in sports history has only ONE wearer. Here's why.
The number 12 represents the dedicated fans of the Seattle Seahawks, but only one person has worn it on the field: Sam Adkins.
Production
NFL Films archival footage gives it that vintage Sunday morning feel.
Writing
Smart framing of a backup QB as cultural icon.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The '12th Man' concept actually originated with Texas A&M, who sued the Seahawks in 2006—Seattle now pays annual licensing fees to use the phrase.
Sam Adkins threw exactly 17 career passes. Seventeen. And they gave him the most sacred number in franchise history.
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