Quotes from Chuck Noll

The single most important thing we had in the Steelers of the '70s was the ability to work together.

Everyone's job is important, but no one is indispensable.

A life of frustration is inevitable for any coach whose man enjoyment is winning.

It's not my job to hold your hand. It's my job to take motivated people and show them how to become better.

Before you can win a game, you have to not lose it.

I used to tell the players that professional football is a part-time profession. I used to tell them it gets you ready for your life's work.

I've always avoided publicity. I've never been good copy at any stage of my life. I don't strive for it, because I don't think it's important whether I'm good copy or not. The two can go together, if that's your personality, but every person on this earth is unique.

Before you can win a game, you have to not lose it.

It would have been great to have had 10 victories and been in the playoffs and have gone all the way and then said, 'Goodbye,' but it didn't work out that way.

As you gain experience, you mature as an individual, and along with that comes the confidence that you have the ability to solve problems.