Pittsburgh Steelers line coach history

Herman Ball

Ball was the line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1955 season. Ball's record as the team's line coach was 4-8-0, making him the second-least successful line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.

Kenneth Ormiston

Ormiston was the line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1948-1950 seasons, a total of three years. Ormiston's record as the team's line coach was 16-19-1, making him the third-most successful line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.

Frank Walton

Walton was the line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1947 season. Walton's record as the team's line coach was 8-4-0, making him the most successful line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history. The team made it to the playoffs one time (1947) and had a 0-1 record under Coach Walton in playoff games.

Joe Kuharich

Kuharich was the line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1946 season. Kuharich's record as the team's line coach was 5-5-1, making him the second-most successful line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.

Lud Wray

Wray was the line coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1945 season. Wray's record as the team's line coach was 2-8-0, making him the least successful line coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.


Pittsburgh Steelers line coach record

Coach Years Record Win percentage Playoff record
Herman Ball 1955 4-8-0 33.3% 0-0
Kenneth Ormiston 1948-1950 16-19-1 45.8% 0-0
Frank Walton 1947 8-4-0 66.7% 0-1
Joe Kuharich 1946 5-5-1 50.0% 0-0
Lud Wray 1945 2-8-0 20.0% 0-0

Pittsburgh Steelers line coach facts

  • Lud Wray was the first line coach in Steelers history in 1945.
  • Kenneth Ormiston coached the most seasons as the Steelers's line coach at three seasons.
  • Herman Ball was the last coach to hold the position of line coach, leaving the role after the 1955 season.