Seahawks coach Pete Carroll (left) talks with Todd Leiweke, who stepped down as CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment Monday. - Seahawks.com
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Seahawks coach Pete Carroll (left) talks with Todd Leiweke, who stepped down as CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment Monday.

Todd Leiweke steps down as CEO of Vulcan | Seahawks

By ADAM MCFADDEN
Renton Reporter Sports Reporter
July 26, 2010 · 4:51 PM

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Tod Leiweke is stepping down of CEO of Vulcan Sports and Entertainment to join the Tampa Bay Lightning as CEO and part owner.

As CEO of Vulcan for the past seven years, Leiweke headed the Seattle Seahawks, Seattle Sounders FC and Portland Trailblazers.

The three franchises have combined for 201 consecutive sellouts.

Contact Renton Reporter Sports Reporter Adam McFadden at amcfadden@rentonreporter.com or 425-255-3484, ext. 5054.

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