how old was bill cowher when he retired

Bill Cowher was 49 years old when he stepped down from coaching the Pittsburgh Steelers after the 2006 season.

Quick Scoop: Bill Cowher’s Retirement Age

• Bill Cowher became head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1992 at age 34.

• He coached through the 2006 season, winning a Super Bowl following the 2005 campaign.

• He then stepped away from coaching at age 49 , which is relatively young for an NFL head coach to retire.

In later interviews, Cowher has explained that family considerations and his desire to be present during his wife’s serious health struggles were major reasons he chose to retire at that age.

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