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Dabo Swinney, born on November 20, 1969 in Birmingham, Alabama, United States, is a head coach and American football player. That puts Dabo Swinney at 56 years old in 2026. Education on record includes Pelham High School and University of Alabama.
My Take
What impresses me most about Dabo Swinney is not the trophies but the trajectory. Taking over Clemson midway through a season and turning the program into a two-time national champion is the kind of climb that demands relentless conviction, not just talent. An Alabama kid who rose through the University of Alabama before building something of his own, he strikes me as a builder rather than a borrower. I gravitate toward coaches who win through belief and grind, and Swinney reads as exactly that type. The 2016 and 2018 titles feel earned, not handed to him.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Dabo Swinney
- Name (Japanese)
- ダボ・スウィニー
- Reading
- だぼ・すうぃにー
- Born
- November 20, 1969 (age 56)
- Origin
- Birmingham, Alabama, United States
- Occupation
- head coach / American football player
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Rooster
2. Background
- High school
- Pelham High School
- University
- University of Alabama
3. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dabo%20Swinney
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q5207523
4. About this entry
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Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Dabo Swinney born?
Dabo Swinney was born on November 20, 1969 and is 56 years old.
Where is Dabo Swinney from?
Dabo Swinney is from Birmingham, Alabama, United States.
What does Dabo Swinney do?
Dabo Swinney works as head coach, American football player.
Where did Dabo Swinney study?
Dabo Swinney attended University of Alabama.
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