Lynn Swann

Football player and sportscaster

Lynn Swann - Football player and sportscaster
Born

March 7th, 1952
73 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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This individual played as a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974 to 1982. Swann contributed to four Super Bowl victories with the Steelers, including Super Bowl X, in which he was awarded Super Bowl MVP. After retiring from professional football, he transitioned to a career in broadcasting, serving as a sportscaster for networks such as ABC and ESPN. Later, Swann entered politics, running for various offices and serving as the Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development.

Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers

Won four Super Bowl titles

Received Super Bowl MVP award

Served as a sportscaster

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