Cowher to Receive Rooney Award, Name HOF Presenter

Cale Berger |

Updated: May 27, 2022

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)

Former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher has set a date to announce his Pro Football Hall of Fame presenter, the same night he will receive an award named after Dan Rooney, according to Teresa Varley of Steelers.com.

Cowher will announce his presenter on March 17th at the Ireland Funds America Pittsburgh Gala. He will also be honored with an award inspired by the late Steelers owner.

Bill Cowher will announce his @ProFootballHOF presenter when he is honored on March 17 at the Ireland Funds America Pittsburgh Gala where he will receive a new award named after Dan Rooney.

— Teresa Varley (@Teresa_Varley) February 25, 2020

Over his 15 years as head coach, Cowher led the Steelers to eight division titles, six AFC Championship game appearances and a victory in Super Bowl XL.

Cowher will officially be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame as part of the 2020 Centennial Class, along with two other Steelers in safeties Troy Polamalu and Donnie Shell.