Pittsburgh Steelers strength coach history
Lou Riecke
Riecke was the strength coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970-1979 seasons, a total of ten years. Riecke's record as the team's strength coach was 99-44-1, making him the most successful strength coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs eight times (1972-1979) and had a 14-4 record under Coach Riecke 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.
Pittsburgh Steelers strength coach record
| Coach | Years | Record | Win percentage | Playoff record |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lou Riecke | 1970-1979 | 99-44-1 | 69.1% | 14-4 |
Pittsburgh Steelers strength coach facts
- Lou Riecke was the first strength coach in Steelers history in 1970.
- Lou Riecke coached the most seasons as the Steelers's strength coach at ten seasons.
- Lou Riecke was the last coach to hold the position of strength coach, leaving the role after the 1979 season.