Chuck Noll, Class of 1993

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Noll took over a Pittsburgh team that had never won a championship of any kind in almost 40 years of National Football League play.

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Noll with his presenter and current Steelers owner Dan Rooney.

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Noll's Hall of Fame mural

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Noll's bronze bust

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Chuck Noll was the head coach for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 23 seasons from 1969 until 1991.

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Through shrewd drafts and strong guidance, Noll helped team owner Art Rooney and the Steelers shed their “lovable losers” image.

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Chuck quickly established a building program with an emphasis on the annual college draft to realize the ultimate goal of an NFL championship.

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Noll retired with an impressive 209-156-1 record in all games, including a 16-8-0 post-season record.

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Noll's team won nine AFC Central Division championships.

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Noll won four Super Bowl championships in a six-year period.

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Before Noll coached, he played seven seasons as a messenger guard and a linebacker for the Cleveland Browns from 1953 to 1959.

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Noll finished his playing career with 8 interceptions, 1 touchdown and 1 safety.

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