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From $194M to $9.6B: Paul Allen’s Seahawks Gamble Becomes a $9.4B Jackpot

Paul Allen purchased the Seahawks for $194 million in 1997. In 2026, his estate agreed to sell the franchise for $9.6 billion, creating an estimated $9.406 billion increase in value. The deal represents a 4,850% rise from Allen’s original purchase price, with the Seahawks becoming the most expensive NFL team sale in league history.

By Nidheesh Kumar

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