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Mike Tomlin

Mike Tomlin is an American football coach best known as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007 to 2025.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Mike Tomlin is an American football coach best known as the head coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007 to 2025. He won Super Bowl XLIII with Pittsburgh, never had a losing season as an NFL head coach, and was the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl at the time.

Early life and education

Tomlin was born in Hampton, Virginia, and attended William & Mary, where he played football before entering coaching.

Coaching career

He began his NFL coaching career as a defensive assistant with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Minnesota Vikings before becoming the Steelers’ head coach in 2007.

Pittsburgh Steelers tenure

Tomlin led Pittsburgh to multiple playoff appearances, division titles, three AFC Championship Games, two Super Bowl appearances, and one championship.

Records and recognition

Tomlin became the youngest coach to win a Super Bowl at the time and is known for never posting a losing season as an NFL head coach.

Key facts

  • Tomlin is the first African-American head coach in Pittsburgh Steelers history.
  • He finished his Steelers tenure with a 193–114–2 regular-season record and an 8–12 playoff record.
  • He is tied with Chuck Noll for the most regular-season wins in Steelers franchise history.
  • At age 36, he became the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl at the time.
  • He never had a losing season as an NFL head coach.
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Canadian context

Mike Tomlin is relevant to Canadian readers as a major NFL figure and a long-tenured head coach in a league with a substantial Canadian fan base.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Mike Tomlin?
Mike Tomlin is an American football coach best known for leading the Pittsburgh Steelers from 2007 to 2025.
What team did Mike Tomlin coach?
He coached the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League.
Did Mike Tomlin win a Super Bowl?
Yes. He won Super Bowl XLIII with the Steelers.
Was Mike Tomlin the youngest Super Bowl-winning coach?
He was the youngest head coach to win a Super Bowl at the time, at age 36.
Did Mike Tomlin ever have a losing season?
No. He is described as never having had a losing season as an NFL head coach.

References

  1. Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Mike-Tomlin
    Supports: Birth date and place; Steelers head coach since 2007; never had a losing season; Super Bowl achievement.
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Tomlin
    Supports: Steelers tenure, playoff appearances, division titles, Super Bowl appearances, Super Bowl XLIII win, resignation, and career record.
  3. WSLS — https://www.wsls.com/news/local/2025/02/13/mike-tomlin-super-bowl-winning-head-coach-from-hampton-roads/
    Supports: Birthplace, hiring by Steelers, first Black head coach in franchise history, youngest to win a Super Bowl at the time.
  4. William & Mary — https://www.wm.edu/peopleofwm/cultural-icons/tomlin-m/
    Supports: College attendance, Steelers tenure, Super Bowl XLIII victory, and post-Steelers role noted in 2026.
  5. Boys & Girls Clubs of America — https://www.bgca.org/about-us/alumni-hall-of-fame/mike-tomlin/
    Supports: Played football at William & Mary, coaching background, Steelers head coach role, and Super Bowl-winning milestone.