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| How Taylor Swift's Dad Almost Played in the Super Bowl 53 Years Ago |
Before Taylor Swift dominated the charts, her father, Scott Swift, nearly embarked on a different kind of stardom: professional football. This forgotten chapter of Taylor's family history resurfaces as her beau, Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce, prepares for Super Bowl LVII.
From College Dorms to
Local Bars:
In 1970, a teenage Scott Swift traded the rolling hills of Pennsylvania for the sun-kissed shores of Hawaii. He wasn't there for vacation, but to chase his gridiron dreams as a freshman for the University of Hawaii's Rainbows.
His roommate, Stephen Adzima, remembers Scott as studious and a gifted singer (though Adzima jokingly admits he used to "tell him to shut up"). Together, they navigated the challenges of being far from home, sneaking into bars on Saturday nights, and even bonding over late-night calculus study sessions.
Super Bowl Dreams on
Hold:
Scott's football career, however, was short-lived. He transferred to the University of Delaware after just one season, his Super Bowl aspirations replaced by a successful career in finance. Yet, memories of his Hawaiian adventure live on – both for him and his former teammates.
Bill Letz, another player from Scott's freshman team, only recently discovered the Swift connection. "You guys remember a guy named Scotty Swift?" a teammate inquired, igniting a chain reaction that ultimately led to a phone call from Scott himself. Turns out, he was in town for Taylor's concert – just another small-town boy who made it big, albeit in a different way.
A Father's Pride at
Chiefs Games:
While Taylor commands the spotlight with her passionate cheers for Kelce, it's clear Scott carries a torch for the game too. He's become a fixture in the CBS broadcast booth, reminiscing about his own playing days and basking in his daughter's success.
Scott's brief football stint may be a footnote in history, but it adds a new dimension to the Swift family narrative. This "forgotten footballer" now proudly watches his daughter reign supreme, a testament to the enduring power of dreams, whether on the field or the stage.
