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WATCH: One-on-one with former Steelers head Coach Bill Cowher ahead of Pro Football Hall of Fame induction

Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony is just a few weeks away

WATCH: One-on-one with former Steelers head Coach Bill Cowher ahead of Pro Football Hall of Fame induction

Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony is just a few weeks away

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WATCH: One-on-one with former Steelers head Coach Bill Cowher ahead of Pro Football Hall of Fame induction

Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony is just a few weeks away

The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony is just a few weeks away and five former Steelers are getting ready for the excitement.The first round of inductions will happen on Aug. 7. The night one list includes former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher. Pittsburgh's Action Sports reporter Ryan Recker sat down for a one-on-one interview with Cowher on Thursday in New York City. Watch the full report in the video player above. While Crafton and Pittsburgh will always be home, Cowher now refers to himself as a New Yorker. Cowher spoke with Recker in one of his favorite spots, Central Park. Cowher said he is making his final plans and arrangements for the big weekend in Canton, Ohio. Cowher also spoke about his career and personal things like why he enjoys being a New Yorker.Recker asked Cowher what will come to mind when his bust is in the Hall of Fame."It's very humbling. So many great players and coaches in there. I just always go back to a kid from Crafton, right? Who was given opportunities by people, who did the very best he could at it. I just hope they are as proud of me as I am of them," Cowher said. Steelers President Art Rooney II will present Cowher at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony. Cowher talks being a New Yorker: Tap the video player above to watchCowher talks Hall of Fame induction: Tap the video player above to watch

The Pro Football Hall of Fame induction ceremony is just a few weeks away and five former Steelers are getting ready for the excitement.

The first round of inductions will happen on Aug. 7. The night one list includes former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher.

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Pittsburgh's Action Sports reporter Ryan Recker sat down for a one-on-one interview with Cowher on Thursday in New York City.

Watch the full report in the video player above.

While Crafton and Pittsburgh will always be home, Cowher now refers to himself as a New Yorker. Cowher spoke with Recker in one of his favorite spots, Central Park.

Cowher said he is making his final plans and arrangements for the big weekend in Canton, Ohio. Cowher also spoke about his career and personal things like why he enjoys being a New Yorker.

Recker asked Cowher what will come to mind when his bust is in the Hall of Fame.

"It's very humbling. So many great players and coaches in there. I just always go back to a kid from Crafton, right? Who was given opportunities by people, who did the very best he could at it. I just hope they are as proud of me as I am of them," Cowher said.

Steelers President Art Rooney II will present Cowher at the Hall of Fame induction ceremony.

Cowher talks being a New Yorker: Tap the video player above to watch

Cowher talks Hall of Fame induction: Tap the video player above to watch

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