Steve Largent
Inducted:
1995
Player Stats
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
187 lb (85 kg)
Born:
September 28, 1954
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Position:
Wide receiver
College:
Tulsa (1972–1975)
Steve Largent was the heart and soul of the Seattle Seahawks and one of the most precise and reliable wide receivers in NFL history. Known for his sharp route running, soft hands, and consistency, he transformed from a fourth-round draft pick into one of the league’s most productive pass catchers. Over 14 seasons, Largent became the first player in NFL history to record 100 touchdown receptions and retired as the league’s all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns.
His professionalism and quiet competitiveness set the standard for future generations of receivers. A seven-time Pro Bowler and 1988 Walter Payton Man of the Year, Largent’s contributions extended beyond the field, where he later served in public office. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1995, forever remembered as the player who put the Seattle Seahawks on the NFL map.
Largent's Awards and Honors
- NFL Man of the Year (1988)
- First-team All-Pro (1985)
- 4× Second-team All-Pro (1978, 1979, 1984, 1987)
- 7× Pro Bowl (1978, 1979, 1981, 1984–1987)
- 2× NFL receiving yards leader (1979, 1985)
- NFL 1980s All-Decade Team
NFL Records
- Retired as NFL’s all-time leader in receptions, yards, and touchdowns
- First player to reach 100 receiving touchdowns
- First Seattle Seahawks player inducted into the Hall of Fame
NFL Teams
Houston Oilers (1976)
Seattle Seahawks (1976–1989)
NFL Draft:
1976: 4th round, 117th overall pick
Houston Oilers
Number Worn:
80
NFL Stats
Seasons:
14 (1976–1989)
Games Played:
200
Game Started:
197
Receptions:
819
Receiving yards:
13,089
Receiving touchdowns:
100
Rushing Yards:
83
Rushing touchdowns:
1