Quick Info
| Profession | American football coach and television analyst |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 08/05/1957 |
| Age | 69 years |
| Birthplace | Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Bill Cowher
11/05/2026
Cowher was honored as guest of honor at the United Way of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley's annual 'Champions Among Us' event at the Lake Club in Poland, Ohio. He took part in a question-and-answer session and reflected on his career, including the Steelers' Super Bowl XL title in his final season in 2006.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | William Laird Cowher is a former NFL linebacker and head coach who led the Pittsburgh Steelers for 15 seasons, later becoming a studio analyst for CBS NFL coverage. |
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| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2020 and the Steelers Hall of Honor in 2019 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| North Carolina State University | Bachelor of Science in Education, 1979, after playing linebacker there |
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Personal Life
| Residence | Raleigh, North Carolina |
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Relationships & More
| Spouse | Veronica Stigeler-Cowher (married 2014) |
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| Previous spouse | Kaye Cowher (married 1983; died 2010) |
Family
| Children |
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| Grandchildren | Five |
Career
| Playing career | Linebacker with the Cleveland Browns (1980-1982) and Philadelphia Eagles (1983-1984) |
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| Coaching career | Assistant coach with the Cleveland Browns and Kansas City Chiefs, including Kansas City defensive coordinator in 1989 |
| Head coach | Pittsburgh Steelers, appointed 21/01/1992 and stepped down after the 2006 season |
| Steelers achievements | Eight division titles, ten playoff berths, six AFC Championship game appearances, two Super Bowl appearances, one Super Bowl title (Super Bowl XL, 2006 season) |
| Broadcasting | Joined The NFL Today as a studio analyst in 2007 and later worked for CBS Sports |
| Other appearances | Fast Cars and Superstars: The Gillette Young Guns Celebrity Race; cameo in The Dark Knight Rises |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Nicknamed The Chin | |
| 2. Became the youngest head coach to lead a team to a Super Bowl at the time, at age 38, in Super Bowl XXX | |
| 3. Was offered a defensive backs coaching job with the New York Giants but remained loyal to his mentor Marty Schottenheimer | |
| 4. Appeared in national television advertising campaigns for several brands |
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