https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Swann
After football[edit]
Swann (right) signs an autograph for Marine Corps Sgt. Charles Heller.
On January 11, 1983, Swann announced his retirement from the Steelers. [1]
Swann went on to serve as a director on the boards of H J Heinz Co., Hershey Entertainment and Resorts and Wyndham International. He was a football and sports broadcaster for ABC Sports from 1976–2006, but left to run for Pennsylvania governor.
Swann briefly hosted the television game show To Tell the Truth, on which he had previously appeared as a panelist before replacing original hostGordon Elliott, on NBC from 1990 to 1991. His fourteen-week run as emcee ended, and he was replaced by Alex Trebek. He made a cameo appearance on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
During his time at ABC, Lynn Swann began his broadcasting career in 1976 while still active with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Upon retirement in January, 1983, Swann began his career full-time with ABC Sports, which ended after the 2006 Sugar Bowl. Swann has broadcast a variety of events as a host, reporter, and analyst. Included in these events are: the 1976 Winter Olympics, the 1976 Summer Olympics, the 1980 Winter Olympics, the 1984 Winter Olympics, the 1984 Summer Olympics, the 1988 Winter Olympics, the Iditarod Trail sled dog race, International Diving Championships, USFL, college football and Monday Night Football, the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, the Irish Derby, ABC's Wide World of Sports, and Curt Gowdy's The American Sportsman
Swann was the sideline reporter on CBS' "Clash of Champions" bowling telecast that aired on May 10–11, 2008. He teamed with color analyst Nelson Burton Jr. and play-by-play man Bill Macatee. The broadcast marked bowling's return to network television for the first time since 1999 when CBS carried it.
In October 2009, Swann joined the Augusta National Golf Club. He is a dues-paying member of the home of the Masters golf tournament, which is held every April.
On August 19, 2010, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that Swann would be a part of the ownership team for Pittsburgh's AFL expansion franchise, which began playing in the spring of 2011.[4] Named the Pittsburgh Power, the team shares the new Consol Energy Center with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Swann has said that, despite his football experience, he doesn′t interfere in the day-to-day coaching, although he will occasionally give some advice.[5]
Swann made an appearance, playing himself in the role of a sideline reporter at the "Bourbon Bowl", in the 1998 Adam Sandler comedy feature film The Waterboy. He was inducted into theRose Bowl Hall of Fame on December 30, 2013, at the Pasadena Convention Center.
On April 13th, 2016, Swann was named the next Athletic Director of the University of Southern California, succeeding retiring Pat Haden.
Political career[edit]
Lynn Swann
Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
In office
June 20, 2002 – July 30, 2005
President George W. Bush
Preceded by Lee Haney
Succeeded by John P. Burke
Personal details
Born Lynn Curtis Swann
March 7, 1952 (age 64)
Alcoa, Tennessee
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Charena Swann
Children Two sons
Alma mater Southern California
Religion Christian
Physical Fitness and Sports Council Chairman[edit]
On June 20, 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Swann as the Chairman of the United States President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports during a Fitness Expo at the White House.[6] Swann succeeded Lee Haney, who had been appointed to the post by President Clinton.
In 2003, President Bush and Chairman Lynn Swann launched presidentschallenge.org at the Lakewest Family YMCA in Dallas, Texas. Within the next year, 300,000 individuals registered on the website. Swann spoke at the National Press Club about the Council's programs to help Americans "Be Physically Active Every Day," and introduced the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award.
In 2004, Swann and President Bush declared May as an annual "National Physical Fitness and Sports" month, and created the annual HealthierUS Fitness Festival. They also enacted the Healthier Feds Physical Activity Challenge initiative for federal employees. On July 30, 2005, Lynn Swann retired as Council Chairman and was succeeded by John P. Burke.
After football[edit]
Swann (right) signs an autograph for Marine Corps Sgt. Charles Heller.
On January 11, 1983, Swann announced his retirement from the Steelers. [1]
Swann went on to serve as a director on the boards of H J Heinz Co., Hershey Entertainment and Resorts and Wyndham International. He was a football and sports broadcaster for ABC Sports from 1976–2006, but left to run for Pennsylvania governor.
Swann briefly hosted the television game show To Tell the Truth, on which he had previously appeared as a panelist before replacing original hostGordon Elliott, on NBC from 1990 to 1991. His fourteen-week run as emcee ended, and he was replaced by Alex Trebek. He made a cameo appearance on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.
During his time at ABC, Lynn Swann began his broadcasting career in 1976 while still active with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Upon retirement in January, 1983, Swann began his career full-time with ABC Sports, which ended after the 2006 Sugar Bowl. Swann has broadcast a variety of events as a host, reporter, and analyst. Included in these events are: the 1976 Winter Olympics, the 1976 Summer Olympics, the 1980 Winter Olympics, the 1984 Winter Olympics, the 1984 Summer Olympics, the 1988 Winter Olympics, the Iditarod Trail sled dog race, International Diving Championships, USFL, college football and Monday Night Football, the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, Belmont Stakes, the Irish Derby, ABC's Wide World of Sports, and Curt Gowdy's The American Sportsman
Swann was the sideline reporter on CBS' "Clash of Champions" bowling telecast that aired on May 10–11, 2008. He teamed with color analyst Nelson Burton Jr. and play-by-play man Bill Macatee. The broadcast marked bowling's return to network television for the first time since 1999 when CBS carried it.
In October 2009, Swann joined the Augusta National Golf Club. He is a dues-paying member of the home of the Masters golf tournament, which is held every April.
On August 19, 2010, the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review reported that Swann would be a part of the ownership team for Pittsburgh's AFL expansion franchise, which began playing in the spring of 2011.[4] Named the Pittsburgh Power, the team shares the new Consol Energy Center with the Pittsburgh Penguins of the National Hockey League. Swann has said that, despite his football experience, he doesn′t interfere in the day-to-day coaching, although he will occasionally give some advice.[5]
Swann made an appearance, playing himself in the role of a sideline reporter at the "Bourbon Bowl", in the 1998 Adam Sandler comedy feature film The Waterboy. He was inducted into theRose Bowl Hall of Fame on December 30, 2013, at the Pasadena Convention Center.
On April 13th, 2016, Swann was named the next Athletic Director of the University of Southern California, succeeding retiring Pat Haden.
Political career[edit]
Lynn Swann
Chairman of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports
In office
June 20, 2002 – July 30, 2005
President George W. Bush
Preceded by Lee Haney
Succeeded by John P. Burke
Personal details
Born Lynn Curtis Swann
March 7, 1952 (age 64)
Alcoa, Tennessee
Political party Republican
Spouse(s) Charena Swann
Children Two sons
Alma mater Southern California
Religion Christian
Physical Fitness and Sports Council Chairman[edit]
On June 20, 2002, President George W. Bush appointed Swann as the Chairman of the United States President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports during a Fitness Expo at the White House.[6] Swann succeeded Lee Haney, who had been appointed to the post by President Clinton.
In 2003, President Bush and Chairman Lynn Swann launched presidentschallenge.org at the Lakewest Family YMCA in Dallas, Texas. Within the next year, 300,000 individuals registered on the website. Swann spoke at the National Press Club about the Council's programs to help Americans "Be Physically Active Every Day," and introduced the Presidential Active Lifestyle Award.
In 2004, Swann and President Bush declared May as an annual "National Physical Fitness and Sports" month, and created the annual HealthierUS Fitness Festival. They also enacted the Healthier Feds Physical Activity Challenge initiative for federal employees. On July 30, 2005, Lynn Swann retired as Council Chairman and was succeeded by John P. Burke.
