No, he was a wide receiver.
Former Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann unsuccessfully ran for Governor of PA in 2006.
No, he was not the only one. Click on the link below to see all the players that wore #88 for the Steelers.
Hines Ward ranks first on the Steelers in touchdowns, receptions and yardage. Lynn Swann, John Stallworth and Louis Lipps rank right up there with him.
Lynn Swann played in four Super Bowls (IX, X, XIII and XIV). He won all four with the Steelers.
Lynn Swann's number has not been retired by the Pittsburgh Steelers. There has only been one number officially retired by the Steelers and that was #70 Ernie Stautner. There are some numbers that are unofficially retired by the Steelers and Lynn Swann's number is not one of those either.
Lynn Swann was a wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1974-1982.
Yes, they did. The Steelers drafted Lynn Swann with the 21st pick of the first round in the 1974 NFL draft.
Lynn Swann
No, he was a wide receiver.
Lynn Swann
It was sensational second-year wide receiver Lynn Swann of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Former Steelers wide receiver Lynn Swann unsuccessfully ran for Governor of PA in 2006.
Lynn Swann and John Stallworth.
No, he was not the only one. Click on the link below to see all the players that wore #88 for the Steelers.
Wide receiver Lynn Swann.
Lynn Swann of the Pittsburgh Steelers in Super Bowl X.