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Birthday
Wilson was born in Cincinati, Ohio.
Grew up in Richmond, Virginia. -
Family
The second of three children, born to Harrison lll, a former NFL pospect turned lawayer, and Tammy, a legal nurse consultant. He pefected his skills with his older brother, Harry. -
Football
Russell began playing football at the age of four with his brother who was a reciever. -
Richmond Collegiate School
Russell's strong arm earned him the starting job for the Collegiate School as a sophomore. He lead the team to the 2004 championship and recieved All State honors. -
Transfer
Wilson attended North Carolina State University and recieved ACC Rookie of the Year and earned all-ACC first team. -
Baseball
Wilson played minor league baseball for the Tri-City Dust Devils. -
College
Led Badgers to Big 10 Conference while setting an NCAA record for passing efficiency. -
Size
Despite all of his success, many believed he was too small, being only 5'11'. -
Baseball
He also played as a second baseman for the Asheville Tourists. -
Baseball
Wilson was drafted by Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies and decided to attend srping training. -
College
Wilson decided to transfer to the Universirty of Wisconsin-Madison for his final year of collegiate eligibility. -
College
Wilson led the team to the Rose Bowl. -
Seattle Seahawks
Wilson was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year. -
Draft Day
Drafted by Seattle Seahawks as the 75th overall pick, after five other quarterbacks. -
NFL
Wilson signed a four-year, $2.99 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks. -
Seattle Seahawks
Wilson was named the team's starting quarterback. -
Extra Work
Wilson filmed the first commercial for Levi's as part of the "Go Forth" campaign. -
Super Bowl
He led the Seahawks to their first ever super bowl win. -
Super Bowl
He led Seattle to two consecutive Super Bowls. -
Super Bowl
Wilson led to the team to another super bowl, but lost to the Patriots 28-24.
