Mike Tomlin

American football coach, Super Bowl champion

Mike Tomlin - American football coach, Super Bowl champion
Born

March 15th, 1972
52 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Began coaching career as a defensive backs coach at the University of Memphis before moving to the NFL. Joined the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as a defensive coordinator in 2007. Hired as head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers in 2007, becoming the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl with the Steelers in Super Bowl XLIII. Has consistently led the team to playoff appearances and achieved a reputation for developing strong defenses.

Led the Pittsburgh Steelers to a Super Bowl victory in XLIII

Achieved multiple playoff appearances

Named the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl

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