Kevin Colbert is the general manager

General manager

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 of the National Football League

National Football League

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's Pittsburgh Steelers

Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers are a professional football team based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team currently belongs to the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Founded in , the Steelers are the oldest franchise in the AFC...

 since the start of 2000. He is widely credited with putting together the World Championship Super Bowl XL

Super Bowl XL

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 team in Pittsburgh along with owner Dan Rooney

Dan Rooney

Daniel Milton "Dan" Rooney is the United States Ambassador to Ireland. He is chairman emeritus of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team in the National Football League , which was founded by his father, Art Rooney. Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions...

 and coach Bill Cowher

Bill Cowher

William Laird "Bill" Cowher is a former American football coach and player. Cowher resigned after 15 seasons as the Steelers' coach on January 5, 2007, 11 months to the day after winning 2005–06's Super Bowl XL...

. Colbert grew up not far from Heinz Field

Heinz Field

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 on the city's northside and attended North Catholic High School

North Catholic High School

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 and Robert Morris University

Robert Morris University

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. Prior to being hired by the Pittsburgh Steelers, he was employed as an advance scout for the Detroit Lions

Detroit Lions

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 and the Miami Dolphins

Miami Dolphins

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