He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and was named to the school's all-century team.
A first-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1963, Sweeney helped them win the AFL championship.
A premier guard, Sweeney was versatile enough to fill virtually any offensive line position.
[1] The Professional Football Researchers Association named Sweeney to the PRFA Hall of Very Good Class of 2009.
"[3] He briefly served as a drug counselor at a San Diego hospital and appeared with Nancy Reagan in a promo for her "Just Say No" campaign.