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| Lynn Swann | |
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Position: Wide Receiver |
| Member Biography | |
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Lynn Swann’s role in Southern California football was
described by his coach, John McKay: “We ask Lynn to do
many things, and he excels in all.” In his career, he caught 85
passes and averaged 17 yards on each. He returned 48 punts
and had long gains of 92, 73, 57, 54, and 50 yards. Swann
rushed 25 times with a 7.9 average. In 1972, he made the All-
America Blockers Team picked by the Chattanooga Times. In
1973, he was All-America wide receiver and won the Pop
Warner Award as best senior player on the Pacific Coast. His
best play was a high, leaping, spearing catch in the 1973
Stanford game. Coach McKay said: “He has speed, soft
hands, and grace.” Swann played for the Pittsburgh Steelers
1974-1982, was on four Super Bowl winners and most
valuable player in the Super Bowl following the 1975 season.
While a college senior he made speeches to youth groups.
ABC Sports hired him part-time while he was still a pro
footballer, full time after 1982. Among his awards: in 1981,
NFL “Man of the Year” for community service; in 1991, Merit
Award from Southern California Alumni Association. Swann
came from Serra High School, Foster City, California, where
he was a 9.8 man in the 100, state champ in the long jump,
and honor student.
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