The Flying Governor?
Via Todd Zwycki of the VC, NFL Hall of Famer Lynn Swann is said to be pondering a run for Governor of Pennsylvania. Against Ed Rendell. As a Republican.
I've lived in Pennsylvania for over 30 years, and any excitement in statewide political races is usually due to someone named Robert Casey running for office, even though that someone isn't the Robert Casey. Want to run well in PA? Change your name to Bob Casey. I told you it wasn't very exciting.
But this is new and if it gets traction, or rather, if it flies --
The decision made, Swann recaptured his customary mobility, his leaping agility, his concentration and prehensile hands when the whistle sounded to signal the start of Super Bowl X.things will get interesting indeed.
Four times Swann caught Bradshaw passes, one on a 64-yard touchdown play, for 161 total yards.
"The first catch," wrote one journalist, "was incredible, the second unbelievable, the third was merely a standard, difficult, professional reception, but the fourth was a blazing touchdown that earned Swann most valuable player honors."