Thank you. For the first nine years of my career, I competed against some of the toughest defensive backs in the NFL. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. 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Some of Swanns moves included announcing he was keeping Clay Helton despite fans calling for the football coachs job; banning the USC Song Girls from performing at basketball games; and generally being absent amid a school scandal. [17] In the end, Swann lost the election with 40% of the vote to incumbent Ed Rendell's 60%. Thank you. A five-time NFL MVP, Manning led two teams to Super Bowl titles during his career: Indianapolis Colts (XLI, 2006) and Denver Broncos (L, 2015). Transferring that grace onto the field helped him make up for his size at 511, he was considered small for a wide receiver. Nobody made more from limited opportunities than Swannie. He was selected to play in 3 Pro Bowls and was elected to the Hall of Fame in 2001. Heres who weve spotted on the course this week. Lynn is related to Nicholas Swann and Clarissa Nmi Winslow as well as 3 additional people. And, he was at every game I ever played. Dan Rooney deserves to be here for his great contributions to this game, regardless of what player does or does not go into the Hall of Fame. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. And, I know, I know, it is going the greatest weekend in sports history for the city of Pittsburgh, we have seen in a very long time. [1st] Most Yards Punt Returns, Season 577 (1974) There has been a critical error on this website. "[3] He completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in public relations in 1974. On the same day, he formed a fundraising committee called Team 88 after his Steeler jersey number. [1st] Most Receiving Yards, Game - 161 (Super Bowl X) 1975 AFC - Pittsburgh Steelers 16, Oakland Raiders 10 He caught two passes for 17 yards. Im here because of the people around me made me that good. 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. Mandatory Credit: Tony Tomsic-USA TODAY NETWORK (c) Copyright 1979 Tony Tomsic, Jan 20, 1980; Pasadena, CA, USA; FILE PHOTO; Pittsburgh Steelers receiver Lynn Swann (88) with the ball against Los Angeles Rams defenders Pat Thomas (27) and Nolan Cromwell (21) during Super Bowl XIV at the Rose Bowl. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdown Receptions, Career - 3 Fourteen years. At USC Swann was a unanimous first-team All-American and played on the 1972 national championship team. We joined @TrojanConquests and @LBCTrojan at the @VoiceOfCFB (along with other guests) to discuss the #USC spring game. But, hes been my friend for more than 34 years. I want to thank my mother because when I was in junior high school, I received a scholarship to go to Serra High School in San Mateo, California and I did not want to go to this all-boys Catholic high school. All-Pro: 1975 (PFWA), 1977 (PW), 1978 (AP, PFWA, NEA, PW), All-Pro Second Team: 1975 (AP, NEA), 1977 (AP), All-AFC: 1975 (AP, UPI, SN, PW), 1977 (UPI, SN, PW), 1978 (UPI, SN, PW), (at time of his retirement following 1982 season), [3rd] Most Yards Gained on Punt Returns, Rookie Season - 577 (1974), [1st] Most Receptions, Career - 16 In 2004, Swann and President Bush declared May as an annual "National Physical Fitness and Sports" month, and created the annual HealthierUS Fitness Festival. All right? And, I felt kind of bad. Our athletics department, working together with faculty and staff across the university, is focused on preparing all of our students for success in life, wherever they may go. The important was, my father was with me and he took me to get those shoes. He caught three passes for 58 yards. Im not saying whos 1A but John and I are 1A and 1AAs side-by-side. His touchdown on an 18-yard pass from Terry Bradshaw proved to be the winning tally for the second time in a Super Bowl. Your support, your unwavering loyalty and your trust in me that I did the right things when I played football. You have been great fans. We saw that at the spring game. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of 2014 NFL Draft and now serves as a college football analyst for CBS. The single greatest honor of my life. More recently, Mr. Swann served as the Athletic Director of the University of Southern California (USC . On June 23, 1991, Swann married Charena (ne Shaffer), a psychologist, and they have two sons who played football collegiately. Please check your email for a confirmation. 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. Now that point is even more salient. They called him Mean Joe Greene and yeah, I was glad he was on my football team. Polls in early February showed Swann and Rendell in a statistical tie,[15] though Rendell had the advantage of being the popular incumbent. . In his nine-year career, he amassed 336 career receptions for 5,462 yards and 51 touchdowns, 72 rushing yards on 11 attempts and a touchdown, and 739 punt return yards and a touchdown. He was part of the 1972 team which is regarded by many as the best USC football team of all time. Swann started at wide receiver. USC trustee Suzanne Nora Johnson will head up that committee. USC athletic director Lynn Swann was in bed Tuesday when he received the call about the college admissions bribery scandal that would rock USC and several other schools around the nation. Multiple rounds of interviews winnowed 200 prospects to about seven finalists. Lynn Bode Swanson, 66 Resides in Young Harris, GA Lived In Columbus GA, Hiawassee GA, Marietta GA Related To Scott Swanson, Donald Swanson, James Swanson, Eric Swanson Includes Address (6) Phone (4) Email (2) See Results Lynn Ann Swanson, 64 Resides in Watkinsville, GA Lived In Durham NC https://trojanswire.usatoday.com/lists/lynn-swann-the-receiver-not-the-ad-is-how-usc-fans-value-him/, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Chuck Noll said he was a perfect developed football player the moment he stepped on the practice field. Did he really tell them hes been to dance lessons? Hughes attorney said it would be wholly inaccurate to say he had lobbied Nikias to appoint Swann. [22], Swann is a member of Groove Phi Groove Social Fellowship. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team AP All-Pro, Bold indicates league leader. Lynn Swann is 71 years old. The Shanghai Sharks were disqualified from the playoffs in the Chinese Basketball Association after being suspected, Draymond Green was ejected from Game 2 of the Western Conference first-round playoff series between his Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings for his move on Domantas Sabonis, and he seemed to relish being the bad guy. Swann was born in Alcoa, Tennessee. He succeeded in every facet of his life and has found ways to give back to the game he loved so much. On February 23, 2005, Swann filed papers with the state elections board stating his intention to run. When battling a defender or staying in bounds to gain extra yardage, Swann showed outstanding balance and strength. I want to send out a special message to some friends who could not be here. After Swann received the endorsement of the Republican state committee on February 11, 2006, all three opponents quit the race, leaving Swann as the only Republican to have filed by the deadline of March 7, 2006. In 2003, President Bush and Chairman Lynn Swann launched presidentschallenge.org at the Lakewest Family YMCA in Dallas, Texas. You try leaving football practice with a pair of tights named Lynn at an all-boys Catholic high school. Lynn Swann 1975 Topps Rookie # 282 Pittsburgh Steelers. Lynn Swann was born on March 7, 1952. Lynn Swann had 336 receptions over his career. There is, for me, no great wisdom that I can give you about this game. He caught 49 passes for 781 yards and a league-leading 11 touchdowns. He grew up in Augusta, graduating from Lakeside High School and the University of Georgia. He served on the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition from 2002 to 2005. His 14-week run as emcee ended, and he was replaced by Alex Trebek. Fitzgerald is a former NFL wide receiver. These were the things that made our football team great. Select this result to view Lynn Jay Swann's phone number, address, and more. He seems to get to those high ones a lot quicker than defensive backs that were guarding him. Pittsburgh went on and defeated the Cowboys 35-31 and earn their third Super Bowl Championship. Shockley led Georgia to the 2005 SEC Championship over LSU. With Lady A, hes won awards such as the 2008 CMA New Artist of the Year, 2009 and 2012 Vocal Group of the Year, and a Grammy in 2011 for Song of the Year. Had Swann won, he would have been the first African American Governor of Pennsylvania and only the third African American elected governor of a state in U.S. history. And you imparted something to the game, that was of great value. How old is Lynn Swann? He played his entire 17-year career with the Arizona Cardinals, earning 11 Pro Bowl selections and leading the team to an appearance in Super Bowl XLIII. 3. Rice is a member of Augusta National Golf. They reported Hughes donated $360 million to the school from 2010-2015. 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