FANPOSTS BUY MORE GOOGLE FILED UNDER: NEWS FROM THE PITTSBURGH STEELERS arguing in favour of inducting former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher into the Hall of Fame In 2011, Bill Cowher was one of the contenders for the Hall of Fame during his first year of eligibility. While being a contender is an honour, does Cowher actually stand a chance of being enshrined? There is no disputing his ability and achievements as the head coach of the Steelers, even though his record is not as impressive as that of his predecessor Chuck Noll. Written by Dani Bostick June 25, 2015, 6 a.m.