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Seahawks Legend Dan Doornink Passes Away At 70

Seahawks mourn the passing of running back Dan Doornink.

Dan Doornink Dies At The Age Of 70

Dan Doornink, Seahawks Legend, Yakima native, former Washington State running back died on Saturday at the age of 70.

After being drafted by the New York Giants in 1978, Doornink was traded to the Seahawks in 1979 and played for Seattle for seven seasons, including the 1983 season that marked the first time the Seahawks reached the playoffs.

He is best known for his 123-yard rushing game that helped Seattle win the 1984 Wild Card game against the Los Angeles Raiders at the Kingdome.

In seven seasons with Seattle, he played in 105 games and rushed for 1,836 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Following his football career, Doornink went on to earn his Doctor of Medicine at the University of Washington and practiced internal medicine in his hometown of Yakima.

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