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Hess had a passion for his team and took losses hard.

In 1995, following a mediocre 6 – 10 season under Pete Carroll, despite generally shying away from football operations, Hess announced " I'm 80 years old, I want results now " during a conference in which Rich Kotite was introduced as the team's new coach.

After two unsuccessful years with Kotite, Hess heavily involved himself in hiring Bill Parcells in hopes to see his team again reach the Super Bowl.

He did not live to see his dream realized as he died on May 7, 1999.