Executive Constantine makes friendly wager with Executive of Prince George’s County in Maryland over outcome of Seahawks/Redskins playoff game

Via webcam, the two wager local coffees and the wearing of the winner’s jersey; Constantine to travel east for game as guest of the host county

King County Executive Dow Constantine and County Executive Rushern L. Baker, III of Prince George’s County in Maryland, home of the Washington Redskins, have made a friendly wager over the outcome of Sunday’s Redskins/Seattle Seahawks playoff game.

The two conversed via webcam today, and the video can be seen at http://vimeo.com/56721034. A dedicated football fan, Executive Constantine has not missed a University of Washington Husky home football game in at least four decades.

“I am pleased to make this friendly wager with Prince George’s County Executive Baker to highlight King County’s world-famous coffee, our commitment to community service, and our beloved Seattle Seahawks,” said Executive Constantine, who will travel to the East Coast to watch the game as a guest of Executive Baker. “Go Hawks!”

The two executives are each putting up a case of coffee from their respective local producers – Starbucks, Seattle’s Best, Diva Espresso, and an assortment of other locally roasted coffees from King County, and 8 O’Clock Bean Coffee from Cheverly, Maryland.

During their respective community service events in January, the loser must also wear the winning team’s jersey, as a means of promoting “National Mentoring Month” and the “Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service” on January 21, 2013.

“This is a very exciting time for Prince George’s County to host its first NFL playoff game since 1999,” said Executive Baker. “Our entire region has been so inspired by the performance of the Redskins and I am confident that they will be victorious this Sunday. “I want to thank King County Executive Constantine for joining me in this wager that allows us to highlight our great local businesses and promote volunteerism and mentorship this month.”

The Washington Redskins (10-6) will host the Seattle Seahawks (11-5) at FedEx Field on Sunday, January 6, at 4:30 p.m.