A hallmark of the Pittsburgh Steelers is the franchise’s consistency. From the ownership of the Rooney family dating back to 1933, to having just three coaches since 1969, to a streak of 17 seasons with a record at or above .500.
One of the biggest reasons for that consistency is a man who will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in early August: Bill Cowher. After the 23-year tenure of Hall of Fame Chuck Noll, the franchise faced a crossroads, and needed the right person to inherit the head coaching job from one of the greatest coaches in NFL history.