Paul Allen was a quiet sports owner, one who mostly stayed behind the scenes, but his impact on those around him was felt strongly,
From coaches and players to an announcer and a fellow owner, praise was effusive for Allen, owner of the Seahawks and Portland Trail Blazers, who died Monday from complications of non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
The first reaction, of course, was surprise.
“I am shocked, just absolutely shocked,” said Steve Raible, who joined the expansion Seahawks as a receiver and played six seasons in Seattle from 1976-81 before eventually becoming the longtime radio voice of the team.