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Current Events => Breaking News => Topic started by: Tucker on July 24, 2010, 10:35:29 AM

Title: Wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher dies at age 54
Post by: Tucker on July 24, 2010, 10:35:29 AM
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d81946dac/article/wife-of-former-steelers-coach-bill-cowher-dies-at-age-54

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Wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher dies at age 54

Kaye Cowher, the wife of former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher, died Friday in North Carolina after battling skin cancer, according to the Pittsburgh Post Gazette. She was 54.

The Cowhers, who met while both were student athletes at North Carolina State, were married in 1981, while Cowher was playing with the Cleveland Browns.

After playing basketball collegiately, Kaye Cowher went on to play in the Women's Professional Basketball League.

She is survived by her husband and daughters Meagan, Lauren and Lindsay.

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That sux. Bill retired after winning the Super Bowl to spend time with his family and be around while his kids were growing up.

Hope the family finds peace.
Title: Re: Wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher dies at age 54
Post by: littlelamb on July 24, 2010, 11:17:58 AM
Prayers for the family
Title: Re: Wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher dies at age 54
Post by: Revolution on July 24, 2010, 11:22:15 AM
That heart breaking. My thoughts and prayers go out to Coach Cowher, his family, and friends.
Title: Re: Wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher dies at age 54
Post by: BlueStateSaint on July 24, 2010, 12:09:30 PM
As a Steelers' fan, this bothers me.  Prayers for the Coach and his family.
Title: Re: Wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher dies at age 54
Post by: longview on July 26, 2010, 08:54:20 AM
So sad.  Prayer and sympathy for the family and friends.
Title: Re: Wife of former Steelers coach Bill Cowher dies at age 54
Post by: Ptarmigan on July 26, 2010, 09:42:39 PM
Very few coaches and players retire right after winning a Super Bowl. Condolences to his family.