Happy Walter Jones Day, everyone

This Aug. 2, 2008, file photo shows Seattle Seahawks' Walter Jones, foreground, laughing with the fans after an NFL football scrimmage, in Seattle. Seahawks four-time All-Pro Walter Jones has retired after 13 years in which he became the standard to which all left tackles aspired _ and most defensive linemen succumbed. (AP Photo/The Seattle Times, Jim Bates, File)

Gov. Chris Gregoire has declared today Walter Jones Day in Washington. Since our government got involved, I get the pleasure of posting a football-related story this morning for all of you. It’ll be one of the few I post, too, as it’s a short day for me (the wife and I go find out if we’re having a boy or girl later today).

For now, this:

Walter Jones, one of the greatest left tackles in NFL history, announced his retirement Thursday from the Seahawks.

And while that news came as no surprise, the Seahawks accompanied the decision with a statement that his number 71 jersey will be immediately retired as well.

Only two jersey numbers have previously been retired by the franchise: No. 12 for the fans and No. 80 for Steve Largent.

Additionally, Gov. Christine Gregoire declared April 30 Walter Jones Day in Washington in a salute to his career.

The full story about one of the greatest Seattle Seahawks ever, right here.

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8 Responses to “Happy Walter Jones Day, everyone”

1. Riley Sweeney Says:
   April 30th, 2010 at 9:07 AM

   No matter what, your kid will be pure ninja.

2. Shaun Says:
   April 30th, 2010 at 9:09 AM

   Constance if it’s girl, Atticus if it’s a boy.

3. Fern Says:
   April 30th, 2010 at 9:23 AM

   The end of an era. Thanks for the memories, Walter.

4. AFY Says:
   April 30th, 2010 at 9:27 AM

   Walter will be missed but it does look like the Hawks had a very good draft for sure, a good start for Pete:

   http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/2932000/seattle_seahawk_2010_nfl_draft_grade.html?cat=14

   AFY!!theheelotsheepdog!!!

5. mamosa Says:
   April 30th, 2010 at 9:49 AM

   Boy or girl? Maybe one of each.

6. Sam Taylor Says:
   April 30th, 2010 at 10:34 AM

   I like to tell people if it’s a girl: Ezrabet, if it’s a boy: Badger.

7. Tracy Says:
   April 30th, 2010 at 12:24 PM

   People don’t understand how great Walter Jones was - he redefined the position!

   I have a girl - it’s great - I’m daddy fun guy and her mother has to teach her how to be a woman.

8. Shaun Says:
   April 30th, 2010 at 1:13 PM

   And if they’re not Gamies they’ll hate you.