Heart And Steel

  • Author: Bill Cowher
  • Narrator: Fred Sanders
  • Publisher: Simon & Schuster
  • Duration: 9:06:40
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Synopsis

A poignant, inspirational story about football, family, and love from Bill Cowher, the Super Bowl–winning, Hall-of-Fame Pittsburgh Steelers coach, and cohost of CBS’s The NFL Today.

Long before the Lombardi Trophy, the Golden Hall of Fame jacket, and successful TV career, legendary head coach Bill Cowher was simply “Billy from Crafton.”

Born and raised just fifteen minutes from old Three Rivers Stadium, it was in Crafton where the foundation of Cowher’s irrepressible work ethic, passion for teaching, and love of football and the Pittsburgh Steelers were built. Now, for the first time, Cowher will shine a light on a life filled with success, achieved through will and resilience in situations which, often times, appeared to be hopeless.

In Heart and Steel, Cowher will take you on his journey from childhood to the undersized, mohawked, disco-dancing North Carolina State linebacker, to fighting for a spot as a “bubble player” with the Browns and Eagles, before injuries ended his playing career. Bill will discuss how that same drive led to his big coaching break, running Special Teams for Marty Schottenheimer and the Cleveland Browns at just twenty-seven-years-old, before taking over the Pittsburgh Steelers just seven years later. Cowher will reveal exclusive, never-before-told anecdotes and candid thoughts on the biggest games, players, and moments that defined his fifteen-year Steelers tenure.

But this is more than a “football story.”

In 2010, Bill lost his beloved wife, Kaye, and father, Laird, within three months of one another. It forced him, yet again, to summon that resiliency to unearth a stronger version of himself—not only so he could march on, but to add a deeper level to the loving, supportive father his three daughters had always known.

Cowher’s learned many lessons in his life; as a father, grandfather, husband, coach, and broadcaster. He will show you how you can continue to grow by embracing transition, personally and professionally, through renewed perspective and social consciousness.

“Billy from Crafton” has come a long way. Through love and conviction, Cowher’s achieved more than he ever could have dreamed of. You can, too, with the same heart and steel.

Chapters

  • 001 HeartAndSteel Open

    Duration: 45s
  • 002 HeartAndSteel Dedication

    Duration: 57s
  • 003 HeartAndSteel Foreword

    Duration: 05min
  • 004 HeartAndSteel Author'sNote

    Duration: 02min
  • 005 HeartAndSteel Chapter1 BillyFromCrafton

    Duration: 22min
  • 006 HeartAndSteel Chapter2 ConnectingInRaleigh

    Duration: 22min
  • 007 HeartAndSteel Chapter3 DreamChaser

    Duration: 18min
  • 008 HeartAndSteel Chapter4 SomedayI'mGonnHireYou

    Duration: 29min
  • 009 HeartAndSteel Chapter5 LearningToThinkLikeACoach

    Duration: 23min
  • 010 HeartAndSteel Chapter6 RevelationsWhileRising

    Duration: 28min
  • 011 HeartAndSteel Chapter7 HeadCoachingHitsAndMisses

    Duration: 38min
  • 012 HeartAndSteel Chapter8 InPursuitOfGreatness

    Duration: 45min
  • 013 HeartAndSteel Chapter9 OneDriveAwayFromATitle

    Duration: 42min
  • 014 HeartAndSteel Chapter10 HowToAdaptAndStillWin

    Duration: 26min
  • 015 HeartAndSteel Chapter11 CoachingThroughConflict

    Duration: 27min
  • 016 HeartAndSteel Chapter12 ReboundAndReimagine

    Duration: 37min
  • 017 HeartAndSteel Chapter13 AnotherChanceToGetThere

    Duration: 32min
  • 018 HeartAndSteel Chapter14 Champions,AtLast

    Duration: 34min
  • 019 HeartAndSteel Chapter15 TheFinalSeason

    Duration: 20min
  • 020 HeartAndSteel Chapter16 At-HomeDad,TVCoach

    Duration: 19min
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