Lawrence John Swider (February 1, 1955 – August 7, 2021) was an

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punter. He attended DuBois Area High School in

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, where he was a standout athlete. He played in the

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(NFL) from 1979 to 1982. He then played in the

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(USFL) for the Pittsburgh Maulers and the Jacksonville Bulls. Swider died on August 7, 2021, in

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, at age 66.

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