I Met Lynn Swann

For those of you who don't know who Lynn is, below is a short bio

Personal life
Swann was born in Alcoa, Tennessee. As a youth, Swann was raised in Foster City and attended Junípero Serra High School in San Mateo, California where in addition to playing football he was a track star, leaping 24' 10" in the long jump. He later attended the University of Southern California, and completed a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Public Relations from the USC Annenberg School for Communication in 1974.

Swann is married to Charena Swann, a psychologist, and they have two sons. Charena's sister is married to Sherman Douglas of Syracuse University fame.


College career
Swann was an All-American at the University of Southern California, and was selected by the Pittsburgh Steelers with the 21st pick of the first round in the 1974 NFL Draft. He spent his entire NFL career with the Steelers and wore the number 88. He was part of what is considered one of the best drafts in NFL History with Hall of Famers John Stallworth, Mike Webster, and Jack Lambert all selected in the same year.


Class of 2001
Wide Receiver >>> 5-11, 180
(Southern California)
1974-1982 Pittsburgh Steelers

Lynn Curtis Swann. . .Steelers’ first-round draft pick, 1974. . .Caught game-winning touchdown in AFC championship as rookie. . .Became starting receiver second season, led NFL with 11 touchdown receptions. . . MVP, Super Bowl X. . . Graceful moves, tremendous leaping ability led to superlative catches that highlighted career. . .Career record: 336 receptions, 5,462 yards, 51 touchdowns. . .All-Pro, 1975, 1977, 1978. . .Played in three Pro Bowls. . . Born March 7, 1952, in Alcoa, Tennessee.
Link to more information http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lynn_Swann

What isn't mentioned on either of these sites is that he is also on the Big Brothers Big Sisters of America Board of Directors, and tonight he hosted the annual meeting banquet. Well I have seen him host at three events and always wanted to meet him, tonight I mentioned that to my good buddy Suzanne and of course she said well let's go meet him. It is always good to have someone around that pushes you out of your comfort zone. Thanks Suzanne.

It has been a good week, four of us from my office flew down to Miami on Sunday for our National Conference, Steve is meeting me Thursday and we are going to spend the weekend. The week has been filled with lots of meeting and good learnings, along with a little bit of fun.

Pam and I playing the drums at Bongo's a local Cuban Restaurant (who knew that I would like Cuban food?)