A Community Proposal
Under the will of the late Paul Allen, the Seahawks are to be sold, with proceeds benefiting charity. The sale is expected to set a league record, with estimates between $7 and $10 billion.
We propose a bid of $12 billion.
Not from a single billionaire, or from a private equity firm. But from everyone.
This is a public interest proposal. We are not collecting funds. There is no legal or financial obligation. The goal is to measure interest and spark a conversation around community ownership by the 12s.
Inspired by the Green Bay Packers model, we propose a collective structure:
- One share per person.
- Equal stake.
- Total cost divided evenly.
- No VIP class.
- No majority owner.
- No controlling interest.
A team of the people, by the people, for the people.
The Math
The mechanics are simple:
$12,000,000,000 divided by the number of shareholders.
If all 780,995 residents of Seattle participate, the cost per share will be a mere $15,365.02.
If every man, woman and child in Washington State ponied up just $1,478.72 each, the Hawks could be ours forever for less than a single game seat in a Luxury 12s Suite.
The more people involved, the lower the commitment.
The math favors the many.
REALITY CHECK
We are fully aware that the NFL does not currently allow this kind of ownership structure. Outside of the Green Bay Packers, community ownership is effectively prohibited. Ownership groups are tightly controlled, voting rights are restricted, and league approval is required at every level.
We also know those rules change.
The NFL has already begun allowing private equity participation in team ownership, a shift that reflects the growing financial scale of the league. As valuations climb, the number of individuals capable of buying a team outright continues to shrink. That creates pressure for new structures, whether the league invites them or not.
Perspective
Paul Allen purchased the Seahawks in 1997 for roughly $194 million. At today's projected valuation, that represents a return north of 35 times the original investment.
Now imagine what your share could be worth in 30 years... but we both know you'd never sell.
Kickoff is approaching. When the season opens, will you be watching as a fan, or as an owner?
Join the Share-Hawks Collective.
Participation
Joining the Share-Hawks Collective does not obligate you to purchase anything. It signals interest in exploring a community bid.
Sharing your email is optional, but also the only way we know how to reach you when it's time to pay the bill. We will use your email only for project-related communication.
This project is not affiliated with the Seattle Seahawks organization, the NFL, or the Paul Allen estate.
It is an independent civic art project developed by Hawks fan Abel Charrow. Please don't get your lawyers involved unless they're Hawks fans, too.
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