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

Meaning of the quote

This quote means that when Lynn Swann first started playing football, he wasn't very good at it. He had to work hard and practice a lot to become a skilled football player. Even great athletes don't start out being the best, but with dedication and effort, they can improve and succeed.

About Lynn Swann

Lynn Swann was a renowned American football player, broadcaster, politician, and athletic director, best known for his association with the University of Southern California and the Pittsburgh Steelers. He had an impressive career, winning four Super Bowls and being inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame.

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I enjoy playing the game. It’s hard for me to just watch it, even while broadcasting.

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

American football player and politician (born 1952)

I believe that today’s players who are Christians feel that it’s important and their responsibility to acknowledge their faith.

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

American football player and politician (born 1952)

Professional sports is a business.

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

American football player and politician (born 1952)

I feel like there should be more black head coaches.

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

When I was in college there was a girls’ flag football league. The girls were extremely aggressive.

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

American football player and politician (born 1952)

Some people play very, very well just so they won’t get embarrassed.

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)

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

Lynn Swann

American football player and politician (born 1952)