This statue, honoring the city's namesake Chief Si'ahl, appears to be another supporter of the local football franchise; another 12th Man. It was created by James Wehn and unveiled in November 12, 1913 at stands at the intersection of 5th Avenue and Denny Way. Included at the base is a copy of the inscription that Arthur Denny and other Seattle city pioneers placed at Chief Seattle's gravesite in 1890. It reads: "Seattle, Chief of the Suquamish a firm friend of the whites for him the city of Seattle was named by its founders." Chief Si'ahl lived from 1780-1866.
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