- Cowher was breaking down the game when the president of the Hall of Fame interrupted him to deliver the news.
- Cowher's wife and daughter came out also as part of the surprise.
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Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Bill Cowher learned he was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame prior to the playoff game on CBS.
Bill Cowher
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Bill Cowher was in the midst of his typical duties for CBS' playoffs pregame show when he was interrupted for a special announcement.
David Baker, the president of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, came on set to inform Cowher that he would be part of the Hall of Fame's 2020 class.
Cowher was clearly moved by the moment. His wife and daughter also came out on set as part of the surprise.
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Here is the moving video, via CBS.
Cowher was the coach of the Pittsburgh Steelers for 15 years, win the AFC twice and Super Bowl XL during the 2005 season. His teams averaged 10 wins a season and had a winning record 11 times.
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