Quick Info
| Profession | Professional Football Coach |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 10/11/1963 |
| Age | 62 years |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania |
| Full Name | Michael John McCarthy |
Latest News about Mike McCarthy
24/01/2026
Mike McCarthy was officially hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers as their new head coach on January 24, 2026, succeeding Mike Tomlin who stepped down after 19 seasons. The 62-year-old Pittsburgh native signed his contract and was introduced as the 17th head coach in the team's history, marking his return to his hometown after finishing his previous stint with the Dallas Cowboys in 2024.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Mike McCarthy is an American professional football coach who currently serves as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers. He has 31 years of NFL coaching experience, including 18 seasons as a head coach with the Green Bay Packers and Dallas Cowboys. McCarthy led the Packers to a Super Bowl XLV victory in 2011 and has the fourth-most wins among active NFL coaches. |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| College | University of Pittsburgh (played as tight end) |
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Career
| Current Position | Head Coach, Pittsburgh Steelers (since 27/01/2026) |
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| Head Coaching Record | 174-112-2 (.608 win percentage) |
| Playoff Record | 14-16 (46.67%) |
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| College Coaching | Fort Hays State (began coaching career in 1987) |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/steelers/ | |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. McCarthy is a Pittsburgh native and won Super Bowl XLV against his hometown Steelers | |
| 2. He was Brett Favre's quarterbacks coach in 1999 before becoming Packers head coach | |
| 3. He has 12+ wins in six different seasons, tied for fourth-most in NFL history | |
| 4. He has the second-most career wins in Packers history with 125 regular season wins | |
| 5. He succeeded Mike Tomlin, who stepped down after 19 seasons as Steelers head coach | |
| 6. He is the 17th head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history |