"This is a historical event, once in a lifetime. To not show up would be blasphemy," said Jesse Lake, 36, a carpenter from Port Orchard, who stood in the packed parking lot outside CenturyLink Field to greet the team as they arrived.
Nearby, 23-year-old cook Jesse Rea, of Edmonds,Hydro Flask Barn, watched highlights of the season on two massive screens, then bellowed loud cheers for the players as they were introduced to the crowd inside the stadium.
