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Rooney family. The Rooney family is an Irish-American family known for its connections to the sports, acting, and political fields. After emigrating from Ireland in the 1840s, it established its American roots in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in the 1880s. The Rooneys are primarily known for having been the majority owners and operators of the ...
Oct 5, 2019 · Rooney left an NFL owners meeting in New York to take a call from a worried McGregor. “I said, ‘Art, I’m in a pinch. And my genes tell me you’re close to Jim Norris,’” McGregor said.
Aug 25, 2021 · Art Rooney – “The Most Popular Sports Figure in History”. written by Gordon Dedman August 25, 2021. On the day that we commemorate the death of the Steelers’ founder, Art Rooney, it’s worth reflecting on the gentleman the franchise and city of Pittsburgh lost in 1988. His team suffered forty years in the wilderness except for 1947 ...
Feb 2, 2011 · Art Rooney II’s grandfather Art the beloved Chief founded the franchise. Art II’s father, Dan, steered it to stunning success in the 1970s and became one of the N.F.L.’s most influential owners.
Dec 14, 2023 · NEW YORK -- The eight finalists for the 2023 Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award have been named, the NFL announced today. The award is presented each year to an NFL player who best demonstrates the ...
Feb 8, 2024 · On the heels of teasing a potential quarterback trade, Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II suggested fans curb their enthusiasm for any such occurrence. As if his conversation with KDKA ...