After some sad news, the Minnesota Vikings offered some kind words about the career of Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney.
The greatest of all Steelers, though, in the strictest sense, has been Dan Rooney.
The Steelers announced his death, but other details were not immediately available. Rooney inherited the role of team owner from his father, Art Rooney, in 1975.
He was a powerful force within the league. Among his contributions to the league was the Rooney Rule, which required NFL teams to interview minority candidates for coaching and front-office positions. - Pro Football Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker.
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Rooney was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.
"My job is to do what's best for the organization and to make that decision regardless of what the consequences are to me personally", Mr. Rooney once said. Noll won four Super Bowls. He was a leader who was respected by everyone associated with this wonderful game.
In addition to the Rooney Rule, he hired former Vikings defensive coordinator Mike Tomlin as the Steelers head coach in 2007.
Mr Rooney was co-founder of the Ireland Funds, which helped fund peace and reconciliation projects. I remember back in 2005, my first campaign for Judge, I was attending an event at Heinz Field to support Catholic Schools on the North Side and Mr. Rooney told me, "come stand next to me, we've got to get you some votes". "My condolences go out to his wife Patricia, his son Art, as well as his entire family, the many players who played for him and the countless Steeler fans who will mourn his loss". "He was a steward and a guardian for the growth and popularity of the National Football League, because he loved the game so much".
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