Lynn Swann

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

And historically the owners have used loyalty to a team or a city to hold players as opposed to always paying their worth.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

I feel like there should be more black head coaches.

Professional sports is a business.

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

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.

Now, I'm not here because I was that good. I'm here because of the people around me made me that good.

Take the time to discover how African-Americans have had a great impact on this country. In science, education, literature, art, and politics.

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