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Former Steelers Mike Tomlin reveals massive Minecraft city he spent 12 years on
CBS Sports • • general
Key Points:
- Mike Tomlin, former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach with a 19-year tenure and a Super Bowl title, revealed he spent over a decade building a detailed city in Minecraft during his coaching years.
- Tomlin became interested in Minecraft through his children and focused on creative mode, using his passion for architecture to design intricate buildings including hotels, stadiums, residential high-rises, and commercial spaces.
- The city features sophisticated details such as rooftop penthouses, aquariums, furnished interiors, and thoughtfully planned urban layouts, all constructed from scratch by Tomlin.
- His Minecraft project served as a therapeutic and entertaining outlet, with a 19-minute YouTube stream showcasing the world attracting around 20,000 live viewers and over 770,000 views afterward.
- Despite widespread admiration, former Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell criticized the dedication to the project, though Tomlin emphasized it was a personal, ongoing hobby rather than a professional endeavor.
