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Lynn Swann is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL). He is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was part of four Super Bowl championship teams. During his career, Swann was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and was named MVP of Super Bowl X.
Swann was born in Alcoa,
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Lynn Swann is a former American football wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL). He is best known for his time with the Pittsburgh Steelers, where he was part of four Super Bowl championship teams. During his career, Swann was a three-time Pro Bowl selection and was named MVP of Super Bowl X.
Swann was born in Alcoa, Tennessee and attended the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American wide receiver. He was selected by the Steelers in the first round of the 1974 NFL Draft. During his rookie season, he was named the Steelers' starting wide receiver and went on to become one of the most productive receivers in the league.
Swann was known for his ability to make acrobatic catches and his ability to make big plays in big games. He was also known for his leadership and his ability to motivate his teammates. He was a key member of the Steelers' teams that won four Super Bowls in six years. He was also named MVP of Super Bowl X, where he caught four passes for 161 yards and a touchdown.
Swann retired from the NFL after the 1982 season. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2001 and was named to the NFL's 75th Anniversary All-Time Team in 1994. He also served as the chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports from 2002 to 2005. Swann is widely regarded as one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history.
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