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  Wilson was born in Cincinati, Ohio.
 Grew up in Richmond, Virginia.
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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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  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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  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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  He led the Seahawks to their first ever super bowl win.
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  Wilson led to the team to another super bowl, but lost to the Patriots 28-24.