Childhood and Education Journey of Marshawn Lynch in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Marshawn Lynch, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Marshawn Lynch, nicknamed "Beast Mode," is a former NFL running back who played for 12 seasons. He is most known for his time with the Seattle Seahawks. Lynch, raised in Oakland, California, excelled at the University of California, becoming an All-American. Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2007, he played three seasons there before being traded to Seattle in 2010, where he became a key player and fan favorite.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

April 22, 1986: Marshawn Lynch Born

On April 22, 1986, Marshawn Terrell Lynch was born. He is an American actor and former professional football player.

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2000: Attended Oakland Technical High School

In 2000, Marshawn Lynch began attending Oakland Technical High School.

2004: Attended University of California, Berkeley

In 2004, Marshawn Lynch began attending the University of California, Berkeley, where he played football.

2004: Graduated from Oakland Technical High School

In 2004, Marshawn Lynch graduated from Oakland Technical High School.

2006: Starts Fam1st Family Foundation

In 2006, Lynch started his own charitable foundation called the Fam1st Family Foundation to give back to his hometown of Oakland, California.

December 5, 2011: Lynch Shown Eating Skittles During Game

On December 5, 2011, Lynch was shown eating Skittles during a nationally televised game.

2011: Purchases custom Seahawks grill

After the 2011 season, Lynch purchased a customized Seahawks grill in time for the 2012 season.

2012: Purchases custom Seahawks grill

Lynch had purchased a customized Seahawks grill in time for the 2012 season, following the 2011 season.

2013: Featured in Red Bull's "Athletes Give Back" campaign

In 2013, Lynch was featured in Red Bull's campaign "Athletes Give Back" for putting together a successful food drive for his hometown.

January 28, 2014: Official deal with Skittles announced

On January 28, 2014, an official deal between Lynch and Skittles was announced, which included personal compensation and donations to his Fam First Foundation for each touchdown scored in Super Bowl XLVIII.

December 21, 2014: Answers questions with "Thanks for asking"

On December 21, 2014, after a Seahawks game, Lynch answered nearly every question from reporters with some version of "Thanks for asking" or "I appreciate you asking."

2014: Returns Lost Wallet

In 2014, Lynch found a lost wallet outside Seattle at a gas station and returned it to the owner.

April 8, 2015: Ludacris releases "Beast Mode" video

On April 8, 2015, rapper Ludacris released the video for his single "Beast Mode," which featured Lynch, who also mimics Lynch's interview at the Super Bowl media day by saying "I'm just here so I won't get fined."

June 19, 2015: Lynch appears on Tanked

On June 19, 2015, Lynch appeared in the fourth episode of the sixth season of Tanked, where they created a special fish tank for "BeastMode".

September 19, 2017: Launch of Beast Mobile cellphone service

On September 19, 2017, Lynch launched his own ad-supported Beast Mobile cellphone service, allowing subscribers to pay their phone bill by engaging in ads and offers.

2017: Appears in Brooklyn Nine-Nine

In 2017, Lynch appeared as himself in an episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, where he was an eyewitness to a convict escape.

November 2018: Lynch becomes team owner in Fan Controlled Football League

In November 2018, Lynch and Richard Sherman were announced as the first two team owners in a proposed Fan Controlled Football League.

2018: Beast Mode Ripper BMX Bike Created

In 2018, Todd Lyons partnered with Marshawn Lynch to create a Beast Mode Ripper, an adult-sized BMX bike with customized Beast Mode branding as a 2018 SE Bicycle.

2019: Lynch becomes co-owner of the Oakland Panthers

In 2019, Lynch was announced as co-owner of the Oakland Panthers of the Indoor Football League (IFL) alongside Roy Choi.

2020: Oakland Panthers season cancelled due to COVID-19

In 2020, the Oakland Panthers season was cancelled after the opening week due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

February 2021: First Fan Controlled Football Game

In February 2021, the Fan Controlled Football (FCF) league played its first game with Lynch as one of the three owners of a team called the Beasts.

April 2021: Joins Oakland Roots SC ownership and PFL

In April 2021, Lynch joined the ownership group of the Oakland Roots SC of the USL Championship and also joined the PFL as a brand ambassador and investor.

November 2021: Lynch invests in PORTL Inc.

In November 2021, Lynch was revealed as an investor in PORTL Inc., the holoportation startup, as part of its $12M Series A round.

2021: Lynch Launches Dodi Blunts

In 2021, Lynch launched a line of cannabis products under the brand name Dodi Blunts, distributing blunts to dispensaries throughout the Bay Area, with a portion of the proceeds going to Last Prisoner Project.

2021: Oakland Panthers go dormant

In 2021, the Oakland Panthers went dormant for the season.

February 2022: Appears in Murderville

In February 2022, Lynch appeared as himself alongside Will Arnett in an episode of Murderville, a comedic murder-mystery streaming television series released by Netflix.

April 18, 2022: Lynch joins Seattle Kraken ownership group

On April 18, 2022, the Seattle Kraken of the National Hockey League announced that Lynch had joined its ownership group.

2022: Appears on The Great American Baking Show

In 2022, Lynch appeared on The Great American Baking Show.

December 2023: Appears on Lego Masters

In December 2023, Lynch appeared on Lego Masters second installment of its "Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular", teaming up with contestant Dave Guedes.

May 13, 2024: Appears in Ian's "Figure It Out" music video

On May 13, 2024, Lynch appeared on Ian's "Figure It Out" music video.

July 2024: Co-hosts Politickin' podcast

In July 2024, Lynch began co-hosting the Politickin' podcast alongside California governor Gavin Newsom and sports agent Doug Hendrickson, covering various topics and interviewing celebrities.