Chuck Noll Has Passed Away

Thank you Chuck for all of the great years and superbowl wins. May you rest in peace and find comfort on the other side.

Wow what a ride.

Bman

 

I might have to spend the rest of the day rewatching the 70s America's Games

 

Many football junkies were jumping on the wagon during that era including myself. I never had any regrets in doing so even with the trials & tribulations of our losses. Coach Noll burnt many sideline memories into my membrain that will last a lifetime. My condolences go to the noll family and Steeler Nation! RIP.

Two of my best memories were in 69.. bunking @ the Max Yasgur's farm which hosted Woodstock and Mr. Noll joining the Pittsburgh Steelers!

 

Wow. I almost feel like a member of my family has died. In one sense, I guess that's true, he's a member of my Steelers' family. Simply put, he was the most dignified and the classiest head coach ever to walk the sidelines of an NFL stadium. I've heard the word "stoic" attributed to Noll but I don't think that's true. A person who is stoic is essentially indifferent to what's going on around him. Ask Jerry Glanville if he'd describe Noll as stoic. Ask Bradshaw or any player that had the privilege of playing for him if Coach Noll was indifferent.

One of my favorite Noll memories was Super Bowl XIV when the Steelers were trailing the Rams 13-10 at halftime after a lackluster first half. Steeler fans, including me, were nervous because the team just didn't seem to be clicking that day and the underdog Rams seemed primed for an upset. But as the team was leaving the field Noll starting walking toward the locker room with a CBS camera man back pedaling with a camera in his face. Noll then began jogging slowly with the camera guy still back pedaling. Then Noll decided to have a little fun. He sped up to a sprint for a few steps and the poor camera guy finally decided to give it up. Noll laughed heartily as he continued on to the locker room. I knew then that the Steelers had the Rams exactly where they wanted them going into the second half. We'll sure miss you, Chuck. May God bless your family during this difficult time.

 

a sad day in history for steeler nation and the nfl. he was a true legend. RIP coach. the dynasty you created lives on.



here's one last terrible towel wave in your honor.

 

Sad news, but a wonderful life to celebrate. RIP Coach.

 

Rest in peace, Coach.

I met him once and he was just as dignified in person as he always seemed on TV. He is definitely on the Mt. Rushmore of NFL coaching legends.

 

Goodbye to the much loved, much trusted leader and friend to a team, its many players, its owners, an entire city, and the fans who stand loyal worldwide. Blessings to all who will mourn him, and many thanks to a great guy.

 

Damn.
RIP

 

RIP Coach Noll, a legendary Pittsburgh icon we will never forget during our lifetime. Great coach and Great man.

 

It's a sad day today. RIP Noll

 

Ironically, NFL Network was airing the America's Game 1979 Steelers episode when the news broke.

 

Most definitely. We lost a really good one in coach Noll. I'm sure all of Steeler Nation is in mourning.

See you on the other side coach!

 

I like Tomlin, loved Cowher, but Noll will always be "Coach"
R.I.P.

 

RIP coach

 

So sad. Thanks for the hard work and dedication to help build the foundation of our Steelers Dynasty. RIP Coach Noll.

 

Coach

 

RIP Coach Noll.
You will never be forgotten. Any Steelers fan young and old will always have you to thank for the greatest franchise in the history of sports. Without your guidance there would never have been the dynasty that set this team to be the best ever.

I'll never forget meeting you at a hunting and fishing club after catching some trout all day. I should have spent more time with you, Rockey, Ham, Russell and the few others up at the club house but the trout were really biting that day. I remember my dad coming down to pry me away from the lake to meet all of you but as an 8 yr old at the time I had no idea of what a true iconic legend really was.

RIP Coach.

 

RIP Coach!!!!

Thank You for turning a long time loosing team to the greatest team ever and setting the standard for how a franchise is to be run.

CAJUN-

 

He made the standard the standard.

RIP to the most underrated coach in NFL history. Why is there no Chuck Noll episode of A Football Life?

 

Thank you Coach

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RIP coach. You were the greatest turning a franchise around and winning four SB's, inducted into the HOF. But never voted coach of the year. I wonder what world some of these people live in that do the voting. To me you will always be the coach that made the Steelers what they are today.

 

R.I.P. coach!!! He was so much more than just a coach. That was only a small part of the legacy that he leaves. God bless he and his family...and our Steeler Nation!