Lynn Swann

Lynn Swann was born in Alcoa, Tennessee to Willie and Mildred Swann. Lynn moved to California at the age of 2 with his parents and two brothers, spending summers in Tennessee and getting his education in California.

Lynn used the opportunity to play football at the University of Southern California to earn his degree in public relations from the university’s School of Journalism. His success on the field led to professional football. In 1974 he was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers. Lynn would go on to be a cornerstone of the Steelers’ dynasty, winning four Super Bowls. He was inducted into the Pro-Football Hall of Fame in 2001. Lynn is also co-owner of the Pittsburgh Power arena football team.

Lynn currently sits on the board of directors of H.J. Heinz Company, Hershey Entertainment and Resorts, Caesar’s Entertainment, Empower Software and the National Football Foundation. Lynn is also an independent marketer, broker dealer and financial advisor, and holds both Series 7 and Series 63 licenses.

Since 1980 Lynn Swann has been the National Spokesman for Big Brothers Big Sisters of America. He now serves on their National Board of Directors and was President of the national board from 1993 to 1995. He has traveled across the country, testified before Congress and visited the White House on behalf of the nation’s premiere one-to-one mentoring organization.

It is this community leadership, along with other qualities, that led President George W. Bush to ask Lynn to serve as the Chairman of the President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.

From 2005-2006 Lynn Swann ran for Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Lynn did not win, but he ran a very strong and popular campaign.