Patrick Travis Swilling was born on October 25,1964 and is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker in the National Football League.
12 Facts About Pat Swilling
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Pat Swilling played for the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, and the Oakland Raiders.
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Pat Swilling had five Pro Bowl appearances in his NFL career and was the Associated Press NFL Defensive Player of the Year in 1991.
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Pat Swilling served from 2001 to 2004 as a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives.
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Pat Swilling set the NCAA record for sacks in a game, with seven against North Carolina State and the Georgia Tech mark for sacks in a season.
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Pat Swilling was traded to the Detroit Lions in 1993 for draft picks.
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Pat Swilling signed as a free agent with the Los Angeles Raiders in April of 1995.
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Pat Swilling lost all six playoff games he played in; no other player in NFL history has more losses, in the postseason, without a win.
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Pat Swilling was a professional football player from 1986 to 1998.
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Pat Swilling served for three years with assignments on the House Education, Retirement, and Transportation committees.
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Pat Swilling lost his bid for a full term as representative in the 2003 runoff election to his fellow Democrat Austin Badon, who polled 6,688 votes to Swilling's 5,851.
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Pat Swilling is currently a real estate developer in New Orleans.