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<p>Marshawn Terrell Lynch was born on April 22, 1986, in Oakland, California. He was raised alongside his three siblings by his mother, Delisa Lynch, who was a former sprinter and held the 200-meter record at Oakland Technical High School—the same school Marshawn later attended.</p>

<h2>High School and College Athletics</h2>

<p>During high school, Lynch was a standout multi-sport athlete, excelling in football, basketball, track, and wrestling. In the 2003 football season, he recorded 1,722 rushing yards and 23 touchdowns in just eight games. He played a pivotal role in taking his basketball team to the state semifinals and also earned recognition in various track and field events.</p>

<p>He went on to attend the University of California, Berkeley, where he majored in social welfare and played for the California Golden Bears football team. Lynch quickly rose to prominence, becoming the team's starting running back and setting multiple school records during his tenure.</p>

<h2>NFL Career and “Beast Mode” Identity</h2>

<p>Lynch entered the NFL as the 12th overall pick in the 2007 NFL Draft, selected by the Buffalo Bills. He signed a six-year contract worth over $18 million. In his rookie season, he made headlines with a 56-yard touchdown run while rushing 29 times for 153 yards in a win over the Cincinnati Bengals. His early career was periodically impacted by legal issues, including a suspension by the NFL in 2009.</p>

<p>In 2010, Lynch was traded to the Seattle Seahawks, where he reunited with former college teammate and <a href="/biography/justin-forsett">roommate</a> <a href="/biography/justin-forsett">Justin Forsett</a>. On January 8, 2011, his explosive 67-yard touchdown run against the New Orleans Saints in a playoff game earned him the nickname “Beast Mode” and led to the moment being dubbed the “Beast Quake” due to fan reaction causing minor seismic activity.</p>

<p>In 2011, Lynch recorded his first 1,000-yard rushing season since 2008. His efforts helped Seattle win its first Super Bowl title in 2013. In the dramatic Super Bowl XLIX in 2015, the Seahawks lost 28–24 to the New England Patriots. The decision not to hand the ball to Lynch on a crucial play near the goal line received widespread criticism. Lynch later voiced his disappointment about the play during an interview with <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conan_O'Brien">Conan O'Brien</a>. Despite the outcome, he signed a two-year contract extension with the Seahawks in 2015.</p>

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<h2>Retirement and Brief Return</h2>

<p>At age 29, Marshawn Lynch announced his retirement through a tweet during Super Bowl 50 in 2016. Known for his powerful running style, he had quickly risen to become one of the most feared and beloved running backs in NFL history. Though briefly stepping away from football, Lynch returned to play for the Oakland Raiders in 2017 and later rejoined the Seahawks in 2019 for a short stint.</p>

<h2>Media Aversion and Personal Style</h2>

<p>Lynch developed a reputation for his reluctance to engage with the media. During the 2013 season, he notably refused to answer reporters’ questions and was fined by the NFL, which only amplified his enigmatic public persona. His silence at press events, recurring answers like “I’m just here so I won’t get fined,” and disregard for traditional media relations became defining elements of his career.</p>

<p>Lynch is known for his love of gold jewelry, a style he cultivated during high school and continued throughout his career. His net worth is estimated to be around $30 million, with reports indicating an annual salary of approximately $7 million during his playing years. In a personal legal matter, Lynch pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor related to a 2008 hit-and-run case in Buffalo, resulting in the revocation of his driver’s license.</p>

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