Daniel S. Swartz (December 23, 1934 – April 3, 1997)[1] was an American basketball player born in Owingsville, Kentucky.

[3] The 6'4" (1.93 m) forward transferred to Morehead State University, Swartz played one season (1962-63) in the National Basketball Association as a member of the Boston Celtics.

When his basketball career came to an end he became the local county sheriff then later to be the field representative for U.S. Rep. Scotty Baesler.

[4] Now his hometown of Owingsville honors him by hosting the "Dan Swartz Classic," a basketball tournament held at Bath County High School.

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