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Wilson was born in Cincinati, Ohio.
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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.
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Russell began playing football at the age of four with his brother who was a reciever.
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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.
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Wilson attended North Carolina State University and recieved ACC Rookie of the Year and earned all-ACC first team.
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Wilson played minor league baseball for the Tri-City Dust Devils.
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Led Badgers to Big 10 Conference while setting an NCAA record for passing efficiency.
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Despite all of his success, many believed he was too small, being only 5'11'.
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He also played as a second baseman for the Asheville Tourists.
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Wilson was drafted by Major League Baseball's Colorado Rockies and decided to attend srping training.
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Wilson decided to transfer to the Universirty of Wisconsin-Madison for his final year of collegiate eligibility.
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Wilson led the team to the Rose Bowl.
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Wilson was named the Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Year.
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Drafted by Seattle Seahawks as the 75th overall pick, after five other quarterbacks.
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Wilson signed a four-year, $2.99 million contract with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Wilson was named the team's starting quarterback.
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Wilson filmed the first commercial for Levi's as part of the "Go Forth" campaign.
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He led the Seahawks to their first ever super bowl win.
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He led Seattle to two consecutive Super Bowls.
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Wilson led to the team to another super bowl, but lost to the Patriots 28-24.
