[1] After graduating from Central Methodist in 1972, Swofford spent one year coaching and teaching at Fayette High School.
In taking the position, Swofford inherited the nation's longest losing streak, which at that time was 26 games.
Swofford believed the school administrators did not like the boot camp atmosphere and strict discipline he brought to the football program.
When his uniform number was retired at Holt High School in 2012, Alexander credited Swofford with much of his success on the field.
In his first year at Washington University, he assisted in leading the team to its first NCAA playoff appearance in school history.
[5] More than 3,000 people attended Swofford's memorial service that was held on the 50-yard line of Francis Field on September 6, 2000.
[7] In 2010, Swofford was posthumously inducted into the Hairston Sports Hall of Fame at Central Methodist University.