Lynn Swann
Lynn Swann
Lynn Curtis Swannis the incoming athletic director at the University of Southern California and a former American football player, broadcaster, and politician who was the chairman of the President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition from 2002 to 2005. In 2006, he was the Republican nominee for Pennsylvania governor. During his football career, he was a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth7 March 1952
CityAlcoa, TN
CountryUnited States of America
This deal means that we get in the city of Pittsburgh a brand new arena, a $280 million facility that does not cost the taxpayer a single cent. This is the only plan that presents a tax-free, brand new structure for the city of Pittsburgh.
Now, I'm not here because I was that good. I'm here because of the people around me made me that good.
I'm not a fan of gambling, but I didn't bring gambling to Pittsburgh. This is the only plan that makes sense for Pittsburgh.
I haven't cried this much since I was inducted into the Hall of Fame.
He's still talking about it. Nothing's been done.
But I think at the end of the day it's going to be between Ed Rendell and myself.
It's a great opportunity for me and hopefully a great opportunity for the state of Pennsylvania to make some changes.
It's the beginning, we hope, of a new dynasty for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
I enjoy playing the game. It's hard for me to just watch it, even while broadcasting.
We talk about freedoms for African-Americans but unless you have more than one option politically, how free are you?
I was not a very good football player when I started out.
Very often we see coaches who have not been successful being recycled, instead of looking to a new face or a new name who has demonstrated the ability to handle the job.
I think that most minorities have experienced some form of racial abuse.
Some people play very, very well just so they won't get embarrassed.