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Lynn Swann Named As USC’s New Athletic Director … But Why Him?

Things you didn’t know about Lynn Swann:

* Was host of the game show To Tell the Truth from 1990 to 1991. Was replaced by Alex Trebek.

* Endorsed Jeb Bush for President in December.

* Attended Serra High School in San Mateo, CA — which later produced Barry Bonds and Tom Brady.

* Once appeared on an episode of Mr. Rogers Neighborhood.

* Ran for Governor of Pennsylvania as a Republican in 2006, losing to Democrat Ed Rendell by nearly 1 million votes.

* In 2002 was appointed by President George W.