Rick Parros

Seattle sewed up their fourth-consecutive NFC West title with a 42-21 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. Mike Holmgren became the winningest coach in franchise history passing Chuck Knox (83-67). Marcus Trufant also recorded three interceptions in the game to tie a club record.

The Seahawks defense sets single-game records for fewest rushing first downs (0) and rushing yards allowed (13) in a game in a 20-14 win over the Green Bay Packers in Milwaukee.

Washington state voters approve Referendum 48 by a 51.1 percent to 48.9 percent margin (820,354 yes, 783,584 no), including a 56.4 percent margin (275,358 yes, 213,092¬ no) in King County.

Walter Jones, a nine-time Pro Bowl left tackle, is elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility. His selection comes the day before the Seahawks would win their first Super Bowl. In another first, the announcement of Jones’ election comes as part of the nationally televised “NFL Honors” ceremony on Saturday night at Radio City Music Hall in Manhattan.