Lynn Swann

Lynn Swann Pittsburgh Steelers (http://www.profootballhof.com/)

Lynn Swann was an amazing athlete. He was born March 7, 1952, in Alcoa, Tennessee. Lynn Swann is married to Charena Swann. They have two sons. He now lives in Sewickley Heights, Pennsylvania. Lynn Swann is my hero.

Lynn Swann was born in Alcoa, Tennessee but moved to San Mateo, California shortly after. Lynn was the youngest of three. He went to a Catholic all boys' school. He studied many things such as ballet, dance, and tap. Lynn was a state champ in long jump and was also an honors student. When he Graduated he went to play football at the University of Southern California. He was an All-American player and also voted team captain of the USC Trojans in 1972. They won the National Championship that year.

Lynn Swann and John Stallworth (http://www.famozz.com/american-football-players/lynn-swann)

Lynn Swann is probably most famous for his career with the Pittsburgh Steelers. He played for nine season. Lynn was not the only great wide reciever for the Steelers at the time, John Stallworth was a "duo" with Lynn Swann. The two wide receivers along with their leader Terry Bradshaw won four Super Bowls together. He won MVP of Super Bowl X in 1976. He was one of the best and would be inducted into Hall of Fame in 2001. He was a finalist in 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000. Lynn Swann still holds many records for his catches among other things. Lynn retired in 1983.

Lynn Swann in his presidential picture. (http://www.fitness.gov/50thanniversary/toolkit-photos-firstfiftyyears.htm)

After retiring from the NFL, Lynn Swann pursued a career as a broadcaster. He got involved in broadcasting while he was still involved in the Steelers organization. Upon his retirement he became a broadcaster for ABC Sports. Lynn could not stop there and became a national spokesman for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He also served on the national board of directors for a few years. Lynn also had a political career and served on the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

Lynn Swann being inducted into the Football Hall (http://www.profootballhof.com/assets/hof/Swann_Lynn_Induction_180-220.jpg)

Lynn Swann has led an amazing life. He has inspired many and played an important role in the history of the NFL. He is my hero because he is an inspiration to many people, myself included. He is a hero to me because he is one of the greatest wide receivers to ever play for the Pittsburgh Steelers. I love to watch old films of Lynn Swann when he used to play. Lynn is also a hero to me because he showed me there was a life for him after football. Lynn has lead an amazing life and is most certainly my hero.