Blitz (mascot)
Official mascot of the Seattle Seahawks since 1998.
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Blitz, a large blue bird, serves as the official mascot for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League’s National Football Conference. He first appeared on September 13, 1998, during the team’s home opener at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. Over time, Blitz’s look underwent several minor adjustments, including color tweaks to match the team’s updated design after moving to Qwest Field in 2002. A major redesign in 2004 aimed to make him less intimidating to children by softening his facial features. In 2014, another update gave Blitz a face more closely resembling the Seahawks logo, adding piercing green eyes and a blue-and-gray head. He remains a medium-height, blue anthropomorphic bird wearing a Seahawks uniform with the number 0. That same year, a second mascot, Boom, was introduced as Blitz’s official sidekick. Boom has green eyes, green hair, a backwards Seahawks cap, and a number 00 uniform. Since 1998, Blitz has been a key part of the Seahawks’ “Ready, Set, Goals!” children’s reading program. Beyond all home games, he appears at hundreds of community and charity events each year, and has made appearances at the Super Bowl and Pro Bowl. The band The Presidents of the United States of America recorded his theme song, “This Is a Blitz.”
Quick Facts
- Team
- Seattle Seahawks
- Origin
- Seattle, WA, USA
- First Seen
- September 13, 1998
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Lore & Background
Blitz debuted on September 13, 1998, at the Seahawks' home opener at the Kingdome in Seattle, Washington. His appearance changed slightly several times after inception, including subtle color changes in accordance with the team's updated scheme implemented after moving to Qwest Field in 2002. A dramatic facelift in 2004 introduced friendlier facial features to make him appear less menacing to children. A new look was introduced in 2014, updating Blitz's face to more closely resemble the Seahawks logo, featuring piercing green eyes and a blue and gray head as represented on the team logo. In addition to the longstanding look of a blue anthropomorphic bird of medium height wearing a Seahawks uniform (number 0), the updated Blitz incorporates these logo-inspired elements.
A second mascot, named Boom, was introduced in 2014 as an official sidekick to Blitz. Boom features green eyes, green hair, a backwards Seahawks cap, and a number 00 Seahawks uniform. The band The Presidents of the United States of America recorded Blitz's theme song, 'This Is a Blitz.'
Reader's Guide
Blitz has been an integral part of the Seahawks' 'Ready, Set, Goals!' reading program for children since the character's introduction in 1998. In addition to appearing at all Seahawks home games, Blitz appears at hundreds of community and charity events throughout the year. He has also appeared at the Super Bowl and the Pro Bowl. Blitz's role extends beyond entertainment to active community engagement, particularly in promoting literacy among children. The introduction of Boom in 2014 as a sidekick expanded the mascot program, while the 2014 redesign aligned Blitz's appearance more closely with the team's logo, reflecting a trend in sports branding toward cohesive visual identity. Blitz remains a recognizable figure in Seattle sports culture and NFL mascot history.
Did You Know?
- A dramatic facelift in 2004 made Blitz appear less menacing to children by introducing friendlier facial features.
- A second mascot, Boom, was introduced in 2014 as Blitz's official sidekick.
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