The University of Southern California has hired former wide receiver Lynn Swann to be its next athletic director, the school announced Wednesday.

Swann, 64, a Pro Football Hall of Famer, will succeed Pat Haden, who will step down effective June 30.

"This new role as AD fits with my life focus of leadership, mentoring young people, helping others and giving them the tools they need to grow and achieve," Swann said in a statement.
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