19+ Lynn Swann Quotes On Success, Football

Lynn Swann is a former American football player, broadcaster, and politician. He played college football at the University of Southern California, where he was an All-American in 1972 and 1973. He went on to play professionally for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League from 1974 to 1982, winning four Super Bowls with the team. Following is our collection on famous quotes by Lynn Swann on life, success, leadership.

This being Black History Month, I would like to ask people to celebrate the similarities and not focus on the differences between people of color and not of color. — Lynn Swann

I was not a very good football player when I started out. — Lynn Swann

Some people play very, very well just so they won't get embarrassed. — Lynn Swann

I believe that today's players who are Christians feel that it's important and their responsibility to acknowledge their faith. — Lynn Swann

Take the time to discover how African-Americans have had a great impact on this country. In science, education, literature, art, and politics. — Lynn Swann

When I was in college there was a girls' flag football league. The girls were extremely aggressive. — Lynn Swann

I think that most minorities have experienced some form of racial abuse. — Lynn Swann

We talk about freedoms for African-Americans but unless you have more than one option politically, how free are you? — Lynn Swann

I feel like there should be more black head coaches. — Lynn Swann

Very often we see coaches who have not been successful being recycled, instead of looking to a new face or a new name who has demonstrated the ability to handle the job. — Lynn Swann

I took several years of dance lessons that included ballet, tap and jazz. They helped a great deal with body control, balance, a sense of rhythm, and timing. — Lynn Swann

Players today are concerned about the money, but the large dollars only go to those players who are the best. — Lynn Swann

Sports and entertainment have always been windows of opportunity for African Americans, when other doors were closed. — Lynn Swann

Distance running to a professional athlete in my day was five laps around the field. And you stopped each lap to take your pulse. — Lynn Swann

And historically the owners have used loyalty to a team or a city to hold players as opposed to always paying their worth. — Lynn Swann

I enjoy playing the game. It's hard for me to just watch it, even while broadcasting. — Lynn Swann

If a player demonstrated that he is the best, and a team decides, even so, we don't want to pay him, as in any other business, he should be able to play elsewhere. — Lynn Swann

Professional sports is a business. — Lynn Swann

Now, I'm not here because I was that good. I'm here because of the people around me made me that good. — Lynn Swann

Life Lessons by Lynn Swann

1. Lynn Swann's work as an American athlete demonstrates the importance of hard work and dedication to achieving success.
2. He also serves as an example of how to remain humble and gracious in the face of success and adversity.
3. His accomplishments show that with focus and determination, anything is possible.