Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher and Dallas Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson received news they'd been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame on live television over the weekend
Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher and Dallas Cowboys Coach Jimmy Johnson received news they'd been elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The Super Bowl-winning coaches were each at a loss for words upon the surprise. Each were at work when the news was delivered -- Cowher on CBS and Johnson on Fox. Both are NFL analysts and are now part of the HOF's Class of 2020, which is also part of the hall's"Centennial Slate." This is the 100th season of the NFL.
— FOX Sports: NFL January 13, 2020 Johnson coached the Cowboys from 1989 to 1993. During his time as the Cowboys' head coach, the team won back-to-back Super Bowls in 1993 and 1994 against the Buffalo Bills. Johnson also coached the Miami Dolphins from 1996 to 1999. Cowher: 'This honor is truly humbling'Baker surprised Cowher Saturday, prior to the CBS broadcast of the divisional matchup between the Baltimore Ravens and Tennessee Titans, according to the HOF's website.
— Bill Cowher January 12, 2020 Steeler's President Art Rooney II issued a statement, saying Cowher was"one of our most successful coaches in team history.""Bill's energy and dedication for coaching was evident in every practice and every game," Rooney said."His Pittsburgh roots were perfect for our organization because he knew the history and passion of our fans, and he wanted to bring a Super Bowl back to his hometown.
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