Lynn Curtis Swann was born on March 7,1952 and is an American former football player, broadcaster, politician, and athletic director, best known for his association with the University of Southern California and the Pittsburgh Steelers.
42 Facts About Lynn Swann
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Lynn Swann served on the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition from 2002 to 2005.
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Lynn Swann attended USC and played football as a wide receiver of the USC Trojans, where he was a consensus All-American.
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Lynn Swann is regarded as one of the most popular and one of the greatest wide receivers of his generation.
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Lynn Swann was drafted by the Steelers in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft.
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At the 1970 CIF California State championship meet, Lynn Swann won the state title, defeating future Olympic gold medalist Randy Williams.
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Lynn Swann attended the University of Southern California in Los Angeles, where he was an consensus All-American on the Trojan football team under head coach John McKay, including the undefeated and national champion 1972 team.
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In 1971, Lynn Swann had 27 catches for 305 yards and two touchdowns.
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Lynn Swann led USC in catches and finished second to WR Edesel Garrison in receiving yards.
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In 1973, Lynn Swann rushed for 99 yards while catching 42 passes for 714 yards and six touchdowns.
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Lynn Swann was selected in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st overall pick.
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Lynn Swann spent his entire NFL career with the Steelers and wore the jersey number 88.
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Lynn Swann went on to win a championship ring with the Steelers in Super Bowl IX, but did not record any receptions in the tough defensive struggle.
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Lynn Swann caught 49 passes for 781 yards and a league-leading 11 touchdowns.
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Lynn Swann retired after the 1982 season with four Super Bowl rings.
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Lynn Swann was a Pro Bowl selection three times, and was selected to the 1970s All-Decade Team.
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Lynn Swann was unique among football players in that he credited his experiences in dance earlier in life with contributing to his aptitude on the football field.
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Lynn Swann went on to serve as a director on the boards of H J Heinz Co.
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Lynn Swann was a football and sports broadcaster for ABC Sports from 1976 to 2006, but left to run for Pennsylvania governor.
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Lynn Swann briefly hosted the television game show To Tell the Truth, on which he had previously appeared as a panelist before replacing original host Gordon Elliott, on NBC from 1990 to 1991.
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Lynn Swann's 14-week run as emcee ended, and he was replaced by Alex Trebek.
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Lynn Swann made guest appearances on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, where he explained his enthusiasm for ballet, and The Paper Chase.
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Lynn Swann has broadcast a variety of events as a host, reporter, and analyst.
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In October 2009, Lynn Swann joined the Augusta National Golf Club.
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Lynn Swann has said that, despite his football experience, he does not interfere in the day-to-day coaching, although he would occasionally give some advice.
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Lynn Swann made an appearance, playing himself, in the role of a sideline reporter at the "Bourbon Bowl", in the 1998 Adam Sandler comedy feature film The Waterboy.
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Lynn Swann was inducted into the Rose Bowl Hall of Fame on December 30,2013, at the Pasadena Convention Center.
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On September 9,2019, Lynn Swann resigned as the USC AD.
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Lynn Swann succeeded Lee Haney, who had been appointed to the post by President Clinton.
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Lynn Swann spoke at the National Press Club about the council's programs to help Americans "Be Physically Active Every Day," and introduced the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award.
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On July 30,2005, Lynn Swann retired as council chairman to explore a campaign for governor.
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On February 23,2005, Lynn Swann filed papers with the state elections board stating his intention to run.
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Lynn Swann chose Montgomery County Commissioner Jim Matthews as his running mate.
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Lynn Swann's campaign focused on reforming Harrisburg by addressing mass transit, property tax, law enforcement, the environment and the growing concern of obesity.
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Lynn Swann supported giving the Pittsburgh Penguins Pittsburgh's lone slots license so they could build a new arena, free of taxpayer money.
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Lynn Swann's momentum did not survive a barrage of advertising from Rendell in early spring and had trouble keeping up with Rendell's effective fundraising.
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In 2008, Lynn Swann confirmed that he was considering running for the United States House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 4th congressional district against Rep.
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However, Lynn Swann did not file for the election and former congresswoman Melissa Hart won the Republican nomination unopposed and then lost to Altmire in the 2008 general election.
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In 2015, before the primary elections, Lynn Swann announced his support of former Florida Governor Jeb Bush, while criticizing Donald Trump.
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On June 10,1979, during the summer after winning Super Bowl XIII, Lynn Swann married Bernadette Robi, the daughter of singer Paul Robi of The Platters.
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On June 23,1991, Lynn Swann married Charena, a psychologist, and they have two sons who played football collegiately.
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Lynn Swann is a member of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship.