Pittsburgh Steelers offensive backfield coach history
Dick Hoak
Hoak was the offensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1972-1991 seasons, a total of twenty years. Hoak's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 181-118-1, making him the most successful offensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs twelve times (1972-1979, 1982-1984, 1989) and had a 16-8 record under Coach Hoak in playoff games. In 1974, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Minnesota Vikings in Super Bowl IX and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 16-6. In 1975, the Pittsburgh Steelers faced off against the Dallas Cowboys in Super Bowl X and the Steelers, under the direction of head coach Chuck Noll, won 21-17. 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.
Max Coley
Coley was the offensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970-1971 seasons, a total of two years. Coley's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 11-17-0, making him the second-most successful offensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
John Bridgers
Bridgers was the offensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1969 season. Bridgers' record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 1-13-0, making him the least successful offensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Don Heinrich
Heinrich was the offensive backfield coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1966-1968 seasons, a total of three years. Heinrich's record as the team's offensive backfield coach was 11-28-3, making him the third-most successful offensive backfield coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive backfield coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dick Hoak | 1972-1991 | 181-118-1 | 60.5% | 16-8 |
| Max Coley | 1970-1971 | 11-17-0 | 39.3% | 0-0 |
| John Bridgers | 1969 | 1-13-0 | 7.1% | 0-0 |
| Don Heinrich | 1966-1968 | 11-28-3 | 29.8% | 0-0 |
Pittsburgh Steelers offensive backfield coach facts
- Don Heinrich was the first offensive backfield coach in Steelers history in 1966.
- Dick Hoak coached the most seasons as the Steelers's offensive backfield coach at twenty seasons.
- Dick Hoak was the last coach to hold the position of offensive backfield coach, leaving the role after the 1991 season.