Pittsburgh Steelers head coach history
Mike Tomlin
Tomlin is the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers since the 2007 season, a total of eighteen years. Tomlin's record as the team's head coach was 179-102-2, making him the most successful head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs eleven times (2007-2008, 2010-2011, 2014-2017, 2020-2021, 2023) and had a 8-10 record under Coach Tomlin in playoff games. In 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII. The Steelers won, 27-23. In 2010, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV. The Steelers lost, 25-31.
Bill Cowher
Cowher was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1992-2006 seasons, a total of fifteen years. Cowher's record as the team's head coach was 149-90-1, making him the second-most successful head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (1992-1997, 2001-2002, 2004-2005) and had a 12-9 record under Coach Cowher in playoff games. In 1995, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XXX. The Steelers lost, 17-27. In 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL. The Steelers won, 21-10.
Chuck Noll
Noll was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1969-1991 seasons, a total of twenty-three years. The team made it to the playoffs twelve times (1972-1979, 1982-1984, 1989) and had a 16-8 record under Coach Noll in playoff games. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX. The Steelers won, 16-6. In 1975, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X. The Steelers won, 21-17. In 1978, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII. The Steelers won, 35-31. In 1979, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV. The Steelers won, 31-19.
Bill Austin
Austin was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1966-1968 seasons, a total of three years.
Mike Nixon
Nixon was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1965 season. Nixon's record as the team's head coach was 2-12-0, making him the second-least successful head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Buddy Parker
Parker was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1957-1964 seasons, a total of eight years.
Walt Kiesling
Kiesling was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1939-1940, 1942, 1954-1956 seasons, a total of six years.
Joe Bach
Bach was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1935-1936, 1952-1953 seasons, a total of four years.
John Michelosen
Michelosen was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1948-1951 seasons, a total of four years.
Jock Sutherland
Sutherland was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1946-1947 seasons, a total of two years. Sutherland's record as the team's head coach was 13-9-1, making him the third-most successful head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1947) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Sutherland in playoff games.
Jim Leonard
Leonard was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1945 season.
Bert Bell
Bell was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1941 season. Bell's record as the team's head coach was 0-2-0, making him the least successful head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Johnny McNally
McNally was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1937-1938 seasons, a total of two years.
Luby DiMelio
DiMelio was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1934 season. DiMelio's record as the team's head coach was 2-10-0, making him the third-least successful head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Forrest Douds
Douds was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Pirates in the 1933 season.
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mike Tomlin | 2007-2024 | 179-102-2 | 63.6% | 8-10 |
| Bill Cowher | 1992-2006 | 149-90-1 | 62.3% | 12-9 |
| Chuck Noll | 1969-1991 | 193-148-1 | 56.6% | 16-8 |
| Bill Austin | 1966-1968 | 11-28-3 | 29.8% | 0-0 |
| Mike Nixon | 1965 | 2-12-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
| Buddy Parker | 1957-1964 | 51-47-6 | 51.9% | 0-0 |
| Walt Kiesling | 1939-1940, 1942, 1954-1956 | 23-42-3 | 36.0% | 0-0 |
| Joe Bach | 1935-1936, 1952-1953 | 21-27-0 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| John Michelosen | 1948-1951 | 20-26-2 | 43.8% | 0-0 |
| Jock Sutherland | 1946-1947 | 13-9-1 | 58.7% | 0-1 |
| Jim Leonard | 1945 | 2-8-0 | 20.0% | 0-0 |
| Bert Bell | 1941 | 0-2-0 | 0.0% | 0-0 |
| Johnny McNally | 1937-1938 | 6-16-0 | 27.3% | 0-0 |
| Luby DiMelio | 1934 | 2-10-0 | 16.7% | 0-0 |
| Forrest Douds | 1933 | 3-6-2 | 36.4% | 0-0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers head coach facts
- Forrest Douds was the first head coach in Steelers history in 1933.
- Chuck Noll coached the most seasons as the Steelers's head coach at twenty-three seasons.
- Mike Tomlin is the current head coach, starting ahead of the 2007 season.