William Adam Swiacki (October 2, 1922 – July 7, 1976) was an American football player and coach.

[4] He then served as a second lieutenant and navigator on a B-17 Flying Fortress in the United States Army Air Forces during World War II.

On October 26, 1947, Swiacki gained national fame when his nine pass receptions led Columbia to a 21-20 victory over Army, breaking the Cadets' 32-game winning streak.

In September 1953, Swiacki announced that he was retiring from football to devote his time to business in his hometown of Southbridge, Massachusetts.

[19] Bill, Jr., was a standout three-sport athlete at Amherst College who was drafted by both the NFL's New York Giants and Major League Baseball's Los Angeles Dodgers.