Lynn Swann

Lynn Curtis Swann (born March 7, 1952, in Alcoa, Tennessee,) is a former professional football player and current sports broadcaster.

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March 7 - 1952 - Alcoa - Tennessee - Football

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Swann was an All-American at the University of Southern California, and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st pick of the first round in the 1974 NFL Draft. Swann is best known for his play as a wide receiver from 1974 to 1982 with the Steelers, the only team for which he played. He was a member of four Steelers Super Bowl champion teams, was named the Super Bowl MVP of Super Bowl X in January, 1976, and earned three Pro Bowl selections.

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All-America - University of Southern California - Pittsburgh Steelers - NFL Draft - Wide receiver - Super Bowl - Super Bowl MVP - Super Bowl X - January - 1976 - Pro Bowl

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He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame in 1993. Though his professional career didn't yield large statistics, Swann was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001.

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College Football Hall of Fame - Pro Football Hall of Fame

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Swann is the Chairman of the United States President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports and serves as a director on the boards of H J Heinz Co. and Wyndham International. He has been a football and sports broadcaster for ABC Sports since 1976.

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H J Heinz Co. - Wyndham International

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In December 2004, Swann, who resides in Sewickley, Pennsylvania, indicated that he was considering seeking the Republican nomination for Governor of Pennsylvania in the 2006 election. On February 23, 2005, Swann filed papers with the state elections board stating his intention to run. On the same day he formed a fundraising committee called Team 88 after his Steeler jersey number. His opponents in the Republican primary will probably include Pennsylvania State Senator Jeff Piccola of Harrisburg and former Pennsylvania Lt. Governor William W. Scranton, III, the son of former state governor William Scranton. The incumbent, Democrat Ed Rendell, is expected to seek reelection.

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December 2004 - Sewickley, Pennsylvania - Republican - Governor of Pennsylvania - 2006 - February 23 - 2005 - Primary - Harrisburg - William W. Scranton, III - William Scranton - Democrat - Ed Rendell

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A Quinnipiac University poll conducted in October 2005 showed Swann trailing Rendell by 13 points in a hypothetical general election matchup, (34% to Rendell's 47%). Meanwhile, Swann leads a hypothetical Republican primary with 26 percent, compared to 23 percent for Scranton, 5 percent for Piccola, and 39 percent undecided. http://www.quinnipiac.edu/x11379.xml?ReleaseID=837.

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