John L. Williams

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.

Washington State Legislature passes Seahawks Stadium Funding Plan, Referendum 48. The bill sets a statewide vote for June 17.

The Seahawks score on their last eight possessions to defeat the San Diego Chargers, 44-23, on Monday Night Football. It is the Seahawks’ first regular season victory over the Chargers after eight straight losses.

Steve Largent catches 55- and 45-yard touchdown passes from Jim Zorn and Cornell Webster returns a Keith Simpson-forced fumble 54 yards for a score in a 34-14 victory over the Houston Oilers at the Kingdome, kicking off a 5-1 run for the Seahawks. Mike Reinfelt, who would later become a senior vice president for the Seahawks, has an interception for the Oilers.