Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backfield coach history
Dick Walker
Walker was the defensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1978-1981 seasons, a total of four years. Walker's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 43-21-0, making him the most successful defensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1978-1979) and had a 6-0 record under Coach Walker in playoff games. In 1978, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl XIII and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 35-31. In 1979, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Los Angeles Rams in Super Bowl XIV and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 31-19.
Charlie Sumner
Sumner was the defensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1969-1971 seasons, a total of three years. Sumner's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 12-30-0, making him the third-most successful defensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Dick Coury
Coury was the defensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1969 season. Coury's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful defensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Tom Fletcher
Fletcher was the defensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1966-1968 seasons, a total of three years. Fletcher's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 11-28-3, making him the second-most successful defensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Tom Keane
Keane was the defensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1965 season. Keane's record as the team's defensive backfield coach was 2-12-0, making him the second-least successful defensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Walker | 1978-1981 | 43-21-0 | 67.2% | 6-0 |
| Charlie Sumner | 1969-1971 | 12-30-0 | 28.6% | 0-0 |
| Dick Coury | 1969 | 1-13-0 | 7.1% | 0-0 |
| Tom Fletcher | 1966-1968 | 11-28-3 | 29.8% | 0-0 |
| Tom Keane | 1965 | 2-12-0 | 14.3% | 0-0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers defensive backfield coach facts
- Tom Keane was the first defensive backfield coach in Steelers history in 1965.
- Dick Walker coached the most seasons as the Steelers's defensive backfield coach at four seasons.
- Dick Walker was the last coach to hold the position of defensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1981 season.