Bill Cowher

American football player

1957 –

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Who is Bill Cowher?

William Laird "Bill" Cowher is a former professional American football coach and player in the National Football League. In Cowher's 15 seasons as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers, the team won eight division titles and made 10 playoff appearances. Cowher led the Steelers to the Super Bowl twice, winning one. He is the second coach in NFL history to reach the playoffs in each of his first six seasons as head coach, a feat previously accomplished by Paul Brown. Cowher resigned as head coach of the Steelers on January 5, 2007, 11 months to the day after winning Super Bowl XL in 2006. Cowher was replaced by current Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin. Before being hired by the Steelers in 1992, Cowher served as an assistant coach for the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs under head coach Marty Schottenheimer. He is currently a studio analyst for The NFL Today.

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Born
May 8, 1957
Crafton
Also known as
  • William Laird Cowher
  • Bill
Spouses
Children
Nationality
  • United States of America
Profession
Education
  • North Carolina State University
Lived in
  • Raleigh
  • Crafton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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