Cortez Kennedy dead at 48

[StoneCold]

Heartbreaking.

An all time Seahawk and great person as well.

For the younger Hawk fans that may not have been around during his playing days...have a glimpse at one of the most dominating defensive players to wear any uniform.

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People may think this is a highlight reel. Uh uh. Just the way the man played. Way. To. Young.

 

[HawkGA]

Heard this on the radio just a bit ago. Very sad.

 

[Hawk Finn]

WHA...............He is literally 8 days older than me.....

Wow, I thought you were much older than that.

RIP, Tez

 

[kidhawk]

WHA...............He is literally 8 days older than me.....

Wow, I thought you were much older than that.

RIP, Tez

I'm not sure if this is a good thing or a bad thing, but I am sure that Tez wasn't old enough yet

 

[warden]

Teams frequently tripled teamed him, that is how good he was

 

[Hawk Finn]

WHA...............He is literally 8 days older than me.....

Wow, I thought you were much older than that.

RIP, Tez

 

[MD5eahawks]

Very sad.
Rest in Peace Mr. Kennedy. I will always admire you.

 

[Seahawk772002]

Out of respect to his family lets not say anything about the off season for 24 hours

I am saddened

 

[JSeahawks]

He's probably up in heaven having a good old time with his buddy Jerome Brown.

 

[West TX Hawk]

So sad. What a Seahawk legend-the most dominating DT of the entire 90s. Way too young. Thoughts and prayers with his family.

 

[AROS]

...and 96 should be on every helmet this season.

I should certainly hope so.

 

[Sgt. Largent]

That's sad . He was probably the best player on the team the year I started following the Seahawks.

I just looked up the history of the #12 flag raisers because I couldn't remember if he had ever done it, and saw that he was the first player ever to be given the honor (season ticket holders did the first one, then Cortez). That says a lot about how much the team valued him and his legacy.

If you're going to pick a team ambassador, Tez was it. Big hearted, loved the fans, never had a bad word to say about anyone........and loyal to a fault.

Most people don't know that the Cowboys called Tez after he retired and asked if he could play the final 5 games of the season for them, and Cortez said no it wouldn't be right. He didn't want to steal their money nor ruin playing for one team his entire career.

 

[West TX Hawk]

That's sad . He was probably the best player on the team the year I started following the Seahawks.

I just looked up the history of the #12 flag raisers because I couldn't remember if he had ever done it, and saw that he was the first player ever to be given the honor (season ticket holders did the first one, then Cortez). That says a lot about how much the team valued him and his legacy.

If you're going to pick a team ambassador, Tez was it. Big hearted, loved the fans, never had a bad word to say about anyone........and loyal to a fault.

Most people don't know that the Cowboys called Tez after he retired and asked if he could play the final 5 games of the season for them, and Cortez said no it wouldn't be right. He didn't want to steal their money nor ruin playing for one team his entire career.

I never knew that. Just goes to prove how unique his allegiance and pride in the Seahawks was. He will always be remembered!

 

[Hyak]

So sad. Far too young to go. Thanks for the memories. RIP

 

[ivotuk]

God Bless Cortez Kennedy

 

[Seymour]

That's sad . He was probably the best player on the team the year I started following the Seahawks.

I just looked up the history of the #12 flag raisers because I couldn't remember if he had ever done it, and saw that he was the first player ever to be given the honor (season ticket holders did the first one, then Cortez). That says a lot about how much the team valued him and his legacy.

If you're going to pick a team ambassador, Tez was it. Big hearted, loved the fans, never had a bad word to say about anyone........and loyal to a fault.

Most people don't know that the Cowboys called Tez after he retired and asked if he could play the final 5 games of the season for them, and Cortez said no it wouldn't be right. He didn't want to steal their money nor ruin playing for one team his entire career.

Great story and stark contrast to the modern day diva "stars" (Percy Harvin types) infultrating todays NFL.

 

[BullHawk33]

I was very sad to read this today. Watching Tez disrupt offenses was truly a blessing to watch.

 

[Sgt. Largent]

That's sad . He was probably the best player on the team the year I started following the Seahawks.

I just looked up the history of the #12 flag raisers because I couldn't remember if he had ever done it, and saw that he was the first player ever to be given the honor (season ticket holders did the first one, then Cortez). That says a lot about how much the team valued him and his legacy.

If you're going to pick a team ambassador, Tez was it. Big hearted, loved the fans, never had a bad word to say about anyone........and loyal to a fault.

Most people don't know that the Cowboys called Tez after he retired and asked if he could play the final 5 games of the season for them, and Cortez said no it wouldn't be right. He didn't want to steal their money nor ruin playing for one team his entire career.

Great story and stark contrast to the modern day diva "stars" (Percy Harvin types) infultrating todays NFL.

To be fair, it happened back in the day too. Remember the great Jerry Rice and Franco Harris finished their careers here.

Some guys just can't let go, but that's all ego.........of which Cortez had none. As humble as it gets.

But I agree with your sentiment for the most part, modern day players are far more worried about their touches, their stats, their brand, their contracts than guys like Tez who just loved the game and played their asses off for their teammates and team.

Like I said earlier, you don't win the NFL Defensive player of the year on a putrid 2-14 team without being a special person first.

 

[rjdriver]

Heartbroken right now.

I loved how he closed his HOF speech. "God bless the Seattle Seahawks"

You will be missed big fella.

 

[Heyseed]

We will miss you Cortez