Pittsburgh Steelers: Top 20 moments in franchise history

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Santonio Holmes #10 of the Pittsburgh Steelers catches a 6-yard touchdown pass in the fourth quarter against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. The Steelers won the game by a score of 27-23. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

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BALTIMORE, MD – NOVEMBER 04: Head Coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers looks on from the sidelines in second quarter against the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium on November 4, 2018 in Baltimore, Maryland. (Photo by Will Newton/Getty Images) /

#14. The Hiring of Mike Tomlin.

This was a seminal moment for the franchise for a number of reasons. It marked only the third coach in Steelers modern history and the team’s first minority head coach as well. Additionally, he was the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl(SB XLIII) and has requited himself very well by bringing another Lombardi Trophy to add to the case in the offices. Two SB appearances and is still writing his story.

#13. The Hiring of Bill Cowher.

The torchbearer coming in behind the retirement of Coach Chuck Noll, Coach Cowher was a great hire in keeping with the Steelers tradition of toughness and achievement. After a dry spell of championships, Coach Cowher brought home the Lombardi Trophy in SB XL- 2006 and re-energized a franchise as well as a city. He gave the city 15 great seasons of Steelers football along with two Sporting News NFL Coach of the Year honors.

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