Coach Turned 'Architect': Former Pittsburgh Steelers Head Coach Unveils Minecraft City
Tomlin said he started the project to connect with his children and later filled the world with detailed buildings, therapy rooms and aquariums.
- Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin unveiled his 12-year Minecraft city on YouTube Wednesday, featuring densely populated urban landscapes and high-rise apartments built over more than a decade.
- Tomlin began constructing the virtual world when his children were young, bonding as a family; he described the process as "mindless entertainment" that helped detach from NFL coaching pressures.
- Showcasing architectural interests, Tomlin explained he was "view-conscious" while designing high-end apartment buildings with great sightlines, including amenities like executive spas, aquariums on each floor, and public restrooms.
- The YouTube premiere revealed intricate details including a building labeled "Trump Tower" built circa 2015 and "Jack and Jill" bedroom designs, which viewers found impressive.
- Future episodes will feature more of the project, with Tomlin teasing an upcoming reveal of the "bay area" central to his virtual city; he stepped down on Jan. 13.
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