The Pittsburgh Steelers now lead the Cleveland series 82–64–1, but until the super days of the seventies, the Browns were far ahead. Former Browns player Chuck Noll knew what it was like to be on the winning side. During his playing days with the Browns, they owned the Steelers.
When he was named the Steelers head coach in 1959, Noll knew the challenge he was facing. Everybody connected with the team did! They were perennial losers.
His approach would not be one of a disciplinarian. “The are two things to know and to teach”, he offered. “It’s the function of the coach to get the players to perform to the best of their ability.