Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach history
John Mitchell
Mitchell was the assistant head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2007-2022 seasons, a total of sixteen years. Mitchell's record as the team's assistant head coach was 163-93-2, making him the third-most successful assistant head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs ten times (2007-2008, 2010-2011, 2014-2017, 2020-2021) and had a 8-9 record under Coach Mitchell in playoff games. In 2008, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Arizona Cardinals in Super Bowl XLIII and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, won 27-23. In 2010, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Green Bay Packers in Super Bowl XLV and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Mike Tomlin, lost 25-31.
Russ Grimm
Grimm was the assistant head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 2004-2006 seasons, a total of three years. Grimm's record as the team's assistant head coach was 34-14-0, making him the most successful assistant head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (2004-2005) and had a 5-1 record under Coach Grimm in playoff games. In 2005, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Seattle Seahawks in Super Bowl XL and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Bill Cowher, won 21-10.
Woody Widenhofer
Widenhofer was the assistant head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1982-1983 seasons, a total of two years. Widenhofer's record as the team's assistant head coach was 16-9-0, making him the second-most successful assistant head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1982-1983) and had a 0-2 record under Coach Widenhofer in playoff games.
George J. Perles
Perles was the assistant head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1979-1982 seasons, a total of four years. Perles' record as the team's assistant head coach was 35-22-0, making him the least successful assistant head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs two times (1979, 1982) and had a 3-1 record under Coach Perles in playoff games. 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| John Mitchell | 2007-2022 | 163-93-2 | 63.6% | 8-9 |
| Russ Grimm | 2004-2006 | 34-14-0 | 70.8% | 5-1 |
| Woody Widenhofer | 1982-1983 | 16-9-0 | 64.0% | 0-2 |
| George J. Perles | 1979-1982 | 35-22-0 | 61.4% | 3-1 |
Pittsburgh Steelers assistant head coach facts
- George J. Perles was the first assistant head coach in Steelers history in 1979.
- John Mitchell coached the most seasons as the Steelers's assistant head coach at sixteen seasons.
- John Mitchell was the last coach to hold the position of assistant head coach, leaving the role after the 2022 season.