Steve Largent

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He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame; He is one of the best receivers to ever play in the NFL

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After an All-American career at the University of Tulsa, Largent was selected in the fourth round of the 1976 NFL draft by the Houston Oilers and later traded to the expansion Seattle Seahawks. Largent spent 14 years with the Seahawks, and, while not particularly fast, was extremely sure-handed. He was selected to the NFL Pro Bowl seven times, and was the first Seahawk to earn the honor. His #80 jersey was retired in 1990, and as of 2005 he is the only Seahawk to be so honored.

When Largent retired he held every major career record for receivers, all of which have since been broken by Jerry Rice. During Rice's stint with the Seahawks in 2004, Largent's #80 was temporarily "unretired" (with his approval) permitting Rice to continue to wear the number he had used for his entire career. Largent remains the most prolific receiver in team history.

Largent returned to Tulsa in 1989 and soon became active in politics. Largent decided to run for Governor of Oklahoma in 2002. He easily won the Republican nomination, and resigned his House seat to devote all his energy to the race. He is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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