American · Alcoa, Tennessee · Born 7 March 1952American former NFL wide receiver who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974-1982, winning four Super Bowls and earning Super Bowl X MVP honors.
Lynn Swann was born in Alcoa, Tennessee in 1952. A trained dancer before football, his body control produced the most acrobatic catches in Super Bowl history. His 53-yard diving grab in Super Bowl X is the most celebrated individual catch in the game's history. He won four championships with the Steelers.
Spectacular acrobatic catches, clutch Super Bowl performances, ballet-trained grace and body control
How They Played
Graceful route runner with exceptional body control, acrobatic catching ability, and fearless play over the middle
Lasting Impact
Revolutionized the wide receiver position with his graceful style and circus catches, considered one of the greatest clutch performers in NFL history
Career Honours
- Super Bowl 4x
- Super Bowl X MVP
- Pro Bowl 3x
- Super Bowl IX
- Super Bowl X
- Super Bowl XIII
- Super Bowl XIV
- Pro Bowl (1975, 1977, 1978)
| Team | Period | Games |
|---|---|---|
| Pittsburgh Steelers | 1974–1982 | 116 |
American Athletes