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Harry Swayne played 15 years in the National Football League and appeared in 4 Super Bowl Championship games. A native of Philadelphia, Swayne graduated from Cardinal Dougherty High School where he starred in varsity basketball and football. He received an athletic scholarship to Rutgers University to play Division 1 football and again, was a star defensive lineman for 4 years. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers drafted the 6'5" 290 pound Swayne in the 7th round of the 1987 NFL draft. He played 4 years for the Buccaneers, the first three years as a defensive lineman and the last year as offensive tackle.

Swayne then played 6 years with the San Diego Chargers and was a major factor in the Chargers getting to their first ever world championship opportunity in Superbowl XXIX in 1994. Afterwards, he signed ith the Denver Broncos, who won Super Bowl XXXV. He completed his 15-year NFL in 2001 with Miami Dolphins.

During his time with Denver Broncos, Swayne had a life-changing "tunnel" experience with the Lord and became the spiritual leader of his family.

Swayne and Dawn, his wife of 10 years, are team chaplains for the Chicago Bears. Together, they help sustain the spiritual health of the team and staff through Chapel Services and Bible Study. They provide marital counseling and assist with player discipline.

The Swaynes have four children: Tosca, Chris, Sheri-Ann and Nina-Jessie. In 1990, Swayne received his B.S. degree in physical education from Rutgers University. Dawn and Harry are expecting another child in June, 2007.

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