where did the name legion of boom come from
Legion of Boom (Seattle Seahawks) The term "Legion of Boom" has been claimed to have been coined on 710 ESPN Seattle's Bob and Groz show on August 2, 2012, when Chancellor appeared on the show, noting the way the secondary "brings the boom". It is also a play on the Legion of Doom supervillain group from DC Comics. A discussion regarding a nickname for the secondary arose, and the term "Legion of Boom" became widespread on Twitter.[1][5] Shortly thereafter, Google searches for the term skyrocketed.[6] The term became commonly used in the media by sources like NFL.com and ESPN commentator Jon Gruden.[1][7] Nike currently offers "Legion of Boom" branded apparel as the group grows in popularity.[8] An ESPN feature found the "Legion of Boom" comparable to nicknamed great defenses such as the Monsters of the Midway, Big Blue Wrecking Crew, Steel Curtain and the Doomsday Defense.[1]