John Clayton, a Hall of Fame football journalist, Seattle radio institution and dear teammate of ours at Seattle Sports, passed away Friday afternoon at the age of 67.
Known to millions as “The Professor,” John enjoyed a Hall of Fame career that included covering the Seattle Seahawks as a beat writer for The Tacoma News Tribune, a long tenure as a beloved ESPN NFL analyst, and serving as host of sports radio shows in Seattle, including Seattle Sports 710 AM for the past 14 years. He was a daily presence on Seattle Sports radio shows, hosted The John Clayton Show on Saturday mornings, and was a longtime contributor to SeattleSports.com as a columnist.
“John was a treasured member of our team,” said Bonneville Seattle Senior Vice President and Market Manager Cathy Cangiano. “John was a legend in our industry and a true Hall of Famer. He was a consistent advocate for the game of football.
“His connections, friendships and relationships throughout the sports world were simply unmatched. His love of football was only surpassed by his love, loyalty and dedication to his wife Pat. John will be greatly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his wife Pat and his family and friends.”
We will miss you, Professor.
It is with a heavy heart that we share the news of @JohnClaytonNFL’s passing. His legendary, Hall of Fame career will forever have a lasting legacy on football fans across the world.
Our condolences to his wife Pat, and to his friends and family. We will miss you, John. pic.twitter.com/Ik8QYukA8d
— Seattle Sports (@SEASports710) March 19, 2022
Heartbroken.
Rest In Peace, The Professor. pic.twitter.com/xFGdTYstnT
— Seattle Seahawks (@Seahawks) March 19, 2022
— Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) March 19, 2022
