Legendary Steelers Coach Chuck Noll Dies at the Age of 82

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RIP to the man who created Steeler Football

In the midst of Gregory Polanco's historic night, a tragedy befell Steeler Nation and the sports world in general. Legendary Steelers coach Chuck Noll died last night of natural causes at the age of 82. Noll would no doubt be on the Mount Rushmore of NFL head coaches and he brought Pittsburgh football to the status it is at today. Here are the numbers:

Pre-Chuck Noll Steelers Regular Season Record:

162 Wins, 263 Losses, 20 Ties, .364 Winning Percentage

Pre-Chuck Noll Steelers Playoff Record:

0 Wins, 1 Loss, .000 Winning Percentage

Chuck Noll Steelers Regular Season Record:

193 Wins, 148 Losses, 1 Tie, .566 Winning Percentage

Chuck Noll Steelers Playoff Record:

16 Wins, 8 Losses, .667 Winning Percentage, 4 Super Bowl Wins

Pretty amazing turnaround the Hall of Famer Noll brought to Pittsburgh football. I don't do well with sad news and I often can't find the right words to say. So instead I will post some of the things the Pittsburgh sports community has said in light of Noll's death.

Few in sports history have accomplished more with less self-aggrandizement than Chuck Noll. Best teams I ever saw. #Steelers #RIP
— Mike Greenberg (@Espngreeny) June 14, 2014

A Coach, A Champion, A LEGEND. Chuck Noll, 1932 - 2014 pic.twitter.com/ASRG1b3FZV
— Benstonium (@Benstonium) June 14, 2014

#BREAKING Legendary #Pittsburgh #Steelers coach Chuck Noll dies at 82 http://t.co/CCJUOTKrom pic.twitter.com/8dQ1v5mr60
— WPXI (@WPXI) June 14, 2014

R.I.P Chuck Noll
— Mike Wallace (@Wallace17_daKid) June 14, 2014

Thoughts and prayers go out to Chuck Knoll's family. Steeler Nation lost one of the greatest coaches in history.... http://t.co/wbUvKls0R9
— Hines Ward (@mvp86hinesward) June 14, 2014

Sad to hear about coach Noll passing away. Great coach and great man. He will never be forgotten.
— Cam Heyward (@CamHeyward) June 14, 2014

RIP Chuck. You had such a positive impact on many people's lives. It was an Honor and a Blessing to follow in your footsteps. Thanks Coach!
— Bill Cowher (@CowherCBS) June 14, 2014