University of Delaware Athletics
Hall of Fame
Don Swan
- Induction:
- 2000
- Class:
- 1952
DON SWAN
(1928-91)
Men’s Lacrosse (1948-51)
One of the most prolific scorers in University of Delaware men’s lacrosse history, Swan earned national recognition as a high-scoring attackman during the first four years of the program’s existence in 1948-51.
A 1952 graduate of Delaware, Swan was a two-time United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association second team All-American in 1950-51, the highest award earned by a University of Delaware men’s lacrosse player until the 1990’s.
He led the nation in scoring in 1951 when he scored 65 goals and still holds UD records for goals in a game (14) and in a single season (65). Both marks stood as national records when he graduated.
The 1951 team captain, Swan played in the 1951 North-South Senior All-Star Game. His 127 career goals stood as the UD record until 1964.
A native of Swarthmore, Pa., he served as a Captain and flew jets in the Marines following graduation from the University of Delaware. He died in 1991 at the age of 63 in Montana.
(1928-91)
Men’s Lacrosse (1948-51)
One of the most prolific scorers in University of Delaware men’s lacrosse history, Swan earned national recognition as a high-scoring attackman during the first four years of the program’s existence in 1948-51.
A 1952 graduate of Delaware, Swan was a two-time United States Intercollegiate Lacrosse Association second team All-American in 1950-51, the highest award earned by a University of Delaware men’s lacrosse player until the 1990’s.
He led the nation in scoring in 1951 when he scored 65 goals and still holds UD records for goals in a game (14) and in a single season (65). Both marks stood as national records when he graduated.
The 1951 team captain, Swan played in the 1951 North-South Senior All-Star Game. His 127 career goals stood as the UD record until 1964.
A native of Swarthmore, Pa., he served as a Captain and flew jets in the Marines following graduation from the University of Delaware. He died in 1991 at the age of 63 in Montana.
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