7 Surprising Facts About Seattle Seahawks Quarterback, Russell Wilson

1. Russell Wilson was a two-sport star in college, playing both football and baseball at North Carolina State University.

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2. In 2012, Wilson led the Seattle Seahawks to their first-ever Super Bowl victory over the Denver Broncos.

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3. Wilson holds the record for the most wins by a quarterback in his first eight seasons, with 98 regular-season victories.

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4. He is also known for his philanthropy work and has donated millions of dollars to various charitable organizations, including the Seattle Children's Hospital.

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5. He is a fitness enthusiast and has his own line of workout equipment and apparel called TRUWILL.

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6. Wilson has a passion for cooking and even launched his own cooking show called "DangerTalk" in 2020.

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7. He is also an avid golfer and has played in several celebrity golf tournaments.

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