Walter Francis Sweeney was an American professional football guard who played in the American Football League (AFL) and the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Syracuse Orange and was named to the school's all-century team. He also played in the North–South Bowl and the College All-Star Game. A first-round draft pick of the San Diego Chargers in 1963, Sweeney helped them win the AFL championship.
Jan Stenerud is a Norwegian-American former football placekicker who played in the National Football League (NFL) and American Football League (AFL) for 19 seasons, primarily with the Kansas City Chiefs. The first Norwegian NFL player, he played college football for the Montana State Bobcats and earned All-American honors. Stenerud began his career in the AFL after being selected by the Chiefs during the 1966 draft and joined the NFL following the AFL–NFL merger. Along with his 13 seasons in Kansas City, Stenerud was a member of the Green Bay Packers for four seasons and the Minnesota Vikings for two seasons until retiring in 1985.
Mark Patrick Sweeney is an American former Major League Baseball (MLB) first baseman who played for several teams from 1995 to 2008. He is best known for his skill as a pinch hitter, where he ranks second in career pinch hits with 175 and first in career pinch hit runs batted in with 102.
Michael Sweeney is a Canadian former soccer player. In 2012, as part of the Canadian Soccer Association's centennial celebration, he was named to the all-time Canada XI men's team.
Antony Thomas Sweeney is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He played in the Football League for Hartlepool United and Carlisle United. He is assistant head coach at Hartlepool United.
Peter Henry Sweeney is a Scottish football manager, coach and former professional player.
Kevin Joseph Sweeney is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys. He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
James Joseph Sweeney was an American college football coach who was the head coach at Montana State University (1963–1967), Washington State University (1968–1975), and California State University, Fresno, compiling a career college football record of 201–153–4 (.567). Sweeney's 144 wins at Fresno State are the most in the program's history. He was also an assistant coach in the National Football League (NFL). He played in college as an end for the Portland Pilots.
James Joseph Sweeney was an American professional football player who was a center and guard for 16 seasons in the National Football League (NFL). After his playing career, he became an assistant coach.
Calvin Eugene Sweeney is a former professional American football wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers. He won Super Bowl XIV with the team over the Los Angeles Rams. He played football at Perris High in Perris, CA before playing college football at the University of Southern California. He is noted for having caught the last pass thrown by Steelers Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw for a touchdown on December 10, 1983.
Edward F. Sweeney was an American football coach. He served as the head football coach at Dickinson College from 1985 to 1992, Colgate University from 1993 to 1995, Frostburg State University from 1996 to 1999, and Mount Ida College from 2000 to 2007, compiling a career college football coaching record of 114–110–4.
Gerald Sweeney is a Scottish former football player and manager. Sweeney was born in Renfrew, but spent the majority of his time in football with Bristol City.
Adrian Sweeney is an Irish former Gaelic footballer who played for Dungloe and the Donegal county team.
Ryan Sweeney is a professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One club Burton Albion. Born in England, he has represented the Republic of Ireland internationally.
The 2009 Cornell Big Red football team was an American football team that represented Cornell University in the 2009 NCAA Division I FCS football season. They were led by sixth-year head coach Jim Knowles and played their home games at Schoellkopf Field. Cornell finished the season 2–8 overall and 1–6 in Ivy League play to place eighth. Cornell averaged 7,176 fans per game.
Pierce Liam Sweeney is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a defender for EFL League One side Exeter City.
Conor Sweeney is a Gaelic football player who plays at inter-county level for Tipperary, and plays his club football for Ballyporeen in South Tipperary. He also plays club hurling for Skeheenarinky.
The 1976 Fresno State Bulldogs football team represented California State University, Fresno as a member of the Pacific Coast Athletic Association (PCAA) during the 1976 NCAA Division I football season. Led by first-year head coach Jim Sweeney, Fresno State compiled an overall record of 5–6 with a mark of 3–1 in conference play, placing second in the PCAA. The Bulldogs played their home games at Ratcliffe Stadium on the campus of Fresno City College in Fresno, California.
Daniel Liam Sweeney is an English professional footballer who plays as a centre-back for the EFL League One club Stevenage.
Thomas R. Sweeney is an American football tight end who is a free agent. He played college football at Boston College. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft.
