Walter Jones on NFL career in Seattle and Hall of Fame induction

In The Front Row with Mike Vaccaro

Walter Jones grew up in Aliceville, AL raised by his mom and seven siblings. He was introduced to football as a child and started to excel in high school. Grades forced Jones to spend two years at Holmes Community College in Mississippi before he transferred to Florida State. Playing for the legendary Bobby Bowden, Jones would be an All-ACC performer despite not being a regular starter. Forgoing his senior season, Big Walt was drafted by the Seattle Seahawks 6th overall in 1997 and would play his entire career in the Pacific Northwest. Playing and starting 180 games from 1997-2009, Jones was a 9-time Pro Bowl selection and 7-time All-Pro. After retirement, Jones would receive many honors including induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame his first year eligible. He shares memories of his journey including the 2005 season in Seattle which culminated in an appearance in Super Bowl XL. He also tells us about his late friend Cortez Kennedy and how he keeps his memory alive with his Check 96 Initiative. Plus, we hear about raising the 12th Man Flag before Seattle Seahawk home games, why Seattle has become home and how he became friends with Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready.