Dan Rooney
In office [ 1] President Barack Obama Preceded by Thomas C. Foley Succeeded by Kevin O'Malley
Born Daniel Milton Rooney
(1932-07-20 ) July 20, 1932Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania , U.S.Died April 13, 2017(2017-04-13) (aged 84) Political party Republican Spouse(s)
Patricia Reagan
(
m. 1952–2017)
Children 9, including Art Rooney II Parents Art Rooney Relatives Rooney family Kate Mara (grandniece)Rooney Mara (grandniece)Alma mater Duquesne University Awards CBE (honorary)Football career Position: President/Owner High school: Cranberry (PA) North Catholic College: Duquesne
6× Super Bowl Champion (IX , X , XIII , XIV , XL , XLIII )
8× AFC Champion (1974 , 1975 , 1978 , 1979 , 1995 , 2005 , 2008 , 2010 )
2011 Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame
Daniel Milton Rooney (July 20, 1932 – April 13, 2017) was an American politician and sports executive.
He was the former United States Ambassador to Ireland , who served from July 3, 2009 until his resignation in 2012. He was chairman[ 2] Pittsburgh Steelers American football team in the National Football League (NFL).[ 3]
Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to the game. He was credited with spearheading a requirement that NFL teams with head coach and general manager vacancies interview at least one minority candidate, which has become known as the "Rooney Rule ".
Rooney was also co-founder of the Ireland-related fundraising organization The Ireland Funds .
Rooney died at the age of 84 on April 13, 2017 in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania .[ 4]
References
Other websites
Dan Rooney at Wikimedia Commons
