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On this date: Matt Hasselbeck puts the West Coast in West Coast offense

A look at some memorable moments in Seahawks history that occurred on Dec. 29.

A look at some memorable moments in Seahawks history that occurred on Dec. 29:

2002: Matt Hasselbeck passes for a franchise-record 449 yards and two touchdowns in leading a 31-28 overtime victory against the Chargers in San Diego. Hasselbeck's 1-yard TD run ties the score with 1 second left in regulation and Rian Lindell kicks a 24-yard field goal five minutes into OT to win it. Koren Robinson catches nine passes for 103 yards and Itula Mili seven for 119, and John Randle collects three sacks, as the Seahawks close the season with their third consecutive victory.

1984: Steve Largent catches six passes for 128 yards, including a 56-yard touchdown, and John Harris intercepts two passes, but the Seahawks are eliminated from the playoffs in a 31-10 loss to the Dolphins at the Orange Bowl as Dan Marino throws three TD passes.

1994: Tom Flores is relieved of his duties as general manager and head coach five days after a season-ending 35-9 loss to the Browns in Cleveland. Flores leaves with a three-season coaching record of 16-32.

2013: The Seahawks wrap up the NFC West title and home-field advantage throughout the playoffs with a 27-9 victory over the St. Louis Rams at CenturyLink Field to finish the regular season with a 13-3 record. Malcolm Smith returns an interception 37 yards for a TD and Bobby Wagner has 12 tackles to lead the defensive effort, which includes holding the Rams to a franchise record-tying 13 rushing yards. Golden Tate catches eight passes for 129 yards and a TD, as Russell Wilson completes 15 of 23 passes, and Marshawn Lynch has 97 rushing yards and a TD.

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