How many Super Bowls have the Seahawks won? History of Seattle's big game appearances

The Seattle Seahawks were founded in 1976 as an NFL expansion team. It took the organization nearly 30 years to reach the Super Bowl, and Seattle then came up short against the Pittsburgh Steelers, led by Bill Cowher. 

The Seahawks hadn't been back to the Super Bowl for eight years, but when they returned, they won their first Lombardi Trophy, beating the Denver Broncos. 

Seattle had one more trip to the Super Bowl, and it led to one of the biggest moments in NFL history. Unfortunately for the Seahawks, it came at their expense as quarterback Russell Wilson was picked off by the New England Patriots' defense. 

Seattle hasn't been back to the Super Bowl since, and some jokingly claim it's because they upset the football gods with their play call that led to the loss against New England.

Here is more on how many Super Bowls the Seahawks have won in their franchise history. 

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How many Super Bowls have the Seahawks won?

The Seahawks have won just one Super Bowl in their history.

Super Bowl 48: Seahawks 43, Broncos 8

Seattle stifled Denver nearly the entire game, allowing just eight points in the third quarter. Before the Broncos scored, Seattle was up 36-0. Denver scored a touchdown and then had the two-point conversion, but that was all it could muster in the blowout loss. 

The Seahawks defense and special teams units asserted their dominance early, forcing the Broncos into a safety seven seconds into the game. Later, Seattle's defense had a 69-yard pick-six, and in the third quarter, Percy Harvin had an 87-yard kickoff return for a touchdown. 

Quarterback Russell Wilson completed 18 of his 25 passes for 206 yards and two touchdowns. Running back Marshawn Lynch had 39 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries. 

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Seahawks Super Bowl appearances

The Seahawks have played in three Super Bowls in franchise history and have won one.

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When was the last time the Seahawks played in the Super Bowl?

The Seahawks last played in the Super Bowl following the 2014 season. This game became one of the most notorious games in NFL history. Seattle lost 28-24 to the New England Patriots. This is, of course, the game where, instead of giving the ball to running back Marshawn Lynch at the goal line, Pete Carroll elected to call a pass play, and it was picked off by the Patriots, sealing the win for New England. 

Not a Super Bowl Sunday if you don’t rewatch Malcolm Butler crushing the Seahawks dreams. pic.twitter.com/mVKoRYyifq

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Which team has won the most Super Bowls?

The Seahawks have only won one Super Bowl so far in team history. Currently, 16 teams in the NFL have at least two Super Bowl wins in their history, a group Seattle can join with another Super Bowl victory. 

Below are all the NFL teams that have won two or more Super Bowls.