Bill Cowher Among 3 Steelers Named Finalists for Pro Football Hall of Fame

Mike Asti |

Updated: Feb 7, 2023

PITTSBURGH, PA - SEPTEMBER 30: Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher looks on during the NFL football game between the Cincinnati Bengals and the Pittsburgh Steelers on September 30, 2019 at Heinz Field in Pittsburgh, PA. (Photo by Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire)

Bill Cowher headlines a group of three Steelers who were named finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Cowher, fellow coach Buddy Parker and safety Donnie Shell are among the 38 finalists.

Very honored to be a Finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Centennial Class. Humbling to be included in this elite group of coaches.

— Bill Cowher (@CowherCBS) December 19, 2019

Cowher won 161 games (including the playoffs) as Steelers head coach from 1992 to 2006. The Steelers reached the playoffs 10 times, won 8 division titles and Super Bowl XL under Cowher.

Long before Cowher began his NFL journey, Buddy Parker won 51 games as Steelers coach from 1957 to 1964. Shell, who won 4 Super Bowls as a key member of Pittsburgh’s “Steel Curtain” defense in the 1970’s, finished his career with 51 interceptions, which is the most by any strong safety.

Click here for the full list of finalists.