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 notable for his powerful running style and impactful career, primarily with the Seattle Seahawks. He was a first-team All-American at the University of California, winning Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year. Drafted by the Buffalo Bills in 2007, he earned a Pro Bowl selection before being traded to Seattle in 2010, where he became a key player and fan favorite.

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April 22, 1986: Marshawn Lynch's Birth

On April 22, 1986, Marshawn Terrell Lynch, nicknamed "Beast Mode," was born. He would later become a professional football running back in the NFL, primarily with the Seattle Seahawks.

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1996: "Beast Mode" Origin

In 1996, the term "Beast Mode" was already in use with the debut of the animated Transformers series Beast Wars, but Marshawn Lynch claims that his own use of the nickname developed because one of his childhood coaches would refer to him as a beast.

2000: High School Start

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

2003: Football Success at Oakland Tech

In 2003, Marshawn Lynch had a successful football season at Oakland Tech, amassing 1,722 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns in the regular season, and an additional 375 rushing yards and 10 touchdowns in the postseason. He also received All-American honors and was named the San Francisco East Bay Player of the Year.

2004: College Start at UC Berkeley

In 2004, Marshawn Lynch began attending the University of California, Berkeley, where he majored in social welfare and played for the Golden Bears football team.

2004: High School Graduation

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

2004: Played alongside Robert Jordan

In 2004, Marshawn Lynch played alongside his cousin, wide receiver Robert Jordan, at Cal.

2004: Highlight from 2004

In 2004, highlights from Marshawn Lynch's football performance were featured on the website Marshawn10.com as part of the campaign for Lynch to win the 2006 Heisman Trophy.

2005: Starting Running Back

In 2005, Marshawn Lynch became the starting running back. He had a strong season, amassing 1,246 rushing yards with 10 rushing touchdowns, despite missing two games due to injury. He was named MVP of the 2005 Las Vegas Bowl.

2006: College Football Career End

In 2006, Marshawn Lynch concluded his time playing football for the Golden Bears at the University of California, Berkeley.

2006: Played alongside Robert Jordan

In 2006, Marshawn Lynch played alongside his cousin, wide receiver Robert Jordan, at Cal.

2006: Fam1st Family Foundation

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

2006: Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year

In 2006, Marshawn Lynch was recognized as the Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year while playing college football for the California Golden Bears.

2006: Preseason Honors and Track and Field

In the 2006 preseason, Marshawn Lynch earned a spot on the watchlist for the Maxwell Award, was named 8th best player in the nation by Sports Illustrated, and earned several preseason All-American accolades. In the spring, he joined the Cal Track & Field team.

December 5, 2011: Skittles on National TV

On December 5, 2011, Marshawn Lynch was shown eating Skittles during a nationally televised game, which led to a partnership with Mars.

December 30, 2011: Fine for Skittles Cleats

On December 30, 2011, Marshawn Lynch was fined $10,000 for wearing cleats featuring a Skittles pattern.

2011: Affinity for Grills

In 2011, Marshawn Lynch expressed his affinity for purchasing grills.

2012: Customized Seahawks Grill

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

2013: Athletes Give Back Campaign

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

January 28, 2014: Official Skittles Deal Announced

On January 28, 2014, an official deal between Marshawn Lynch and Skittles was announced, with $10,000 to be donated to his Fam First Foundation for each touchdown he scored in Super Bowl XLVIII.

December 21, 2014: "Thanks for asking"

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

2014: Returned Lost Wallet

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

January 27, 2015: Super Bowl XLIX Media Day

On January 27, 2015, during Super Bowl XLIX Media Day, Lynch answered every question with "I'm just here so I won't get fined" during a five-minute press conference, highlighting his reluctance to engage with the media.

April 8, 2015: "Beast Mode" Music Video

On April 8, 2015, rapper Ludacris released the video for his single "Beast Mode," named after Marshawn Lynch, who appeared in the video. Ludacris mimicked Lynch's interview at the Super Bowl media day.

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June 19, 2015: Appearance on Tanked

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

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2017: Brooklyn Nine-Nine Appearance

In 2017, Marshawn Lynch appeared as himself in an episode of Brooklyn Nine-Nine, where he was an eyewitness to a convict escape and gave his statement to the team.

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November 2018: Team Owner in Fan Controlled Football League

In November 2018, Marshawn 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

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: Co-Owner of Oakland Panthers

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

2019: Marshawn Lynch: A History Documentary

In 2019, the documentary film Marshawn Lynch: A History explored the roots of Lynch's reticence.

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2020: Panthers' Season Cancellation

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 Marshawn Lynch as one of three owners of a team called the Beasts. Lynch dressed for the game but decided not to play.

April 2021: Joins Oakland Roots SC Ownership

In April 2021, Marshawn 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: Investor in PORTL Inc.

In November 2021, Marshawn Lynch was revealed as an investor in PORTL Inc., the holoportation startup.

2021: Launch of Dodi Blunts

In 2021, Marshawn Lynch launched a line of cannabis products under the brand name Dodi Blunts.

2021: Panthers Go Dormant

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

February 2022: Murderville Appearance

In February 2022, Marshawn Lynch appeared as himself alongside Will Arnett in an episode of Murderville on Netflix, improvising and attempting to solve a fictional murder mystery.

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April 18, 2022: Joins Seattle Kraken Ownership

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

2022: The Great American Baking Show Appearance

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

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December 2023: Lego Masters Appearance

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

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May 13, 2024: Figure It Out Music Video

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

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July 2024: Co-hosting Politickin' podcast

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