Daniel Milton Rooney (July 20, 1932 – April 13, 2017) was an American professional football executive and diplomat best known for his association with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL), [3] and son of the Steelers' founder, Art Rooney. He held various roles within the organization, most notably as president, owner ...

Dan Rooney with Steelers head coach Chuck Noll as they receive the Lombardi Trophy from NFL Commissioner Pete Rozelle following their victory in Super Bowl XIII, where the Steelers defeated the Dallas Cowboys 35-31.

Lt Col Dan Rooney—an F16 fighter pilot, with three combat tours in Iraq, and a golf professional, the only person ever with that distinction—is the founder and CEO of Folds of Honor and golf’s Patriot Golf Days.

Dan Rooney has served more than 45 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. A central figure in NFL operations over the past two decades, Dan assumed duties in the Steelers organization immediately following his graduation from Duquesne University in 1955.

Apr 14, 2017 · Dan Rooney, the powerful and popular Pittsburgh Steelers chairman whose name is attached to the NFL's landmark initiative in minority hiring, died Thursday.

Apr 13, 2017 · Dan Rooney, the chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, died Thursday, April 13, 2017, according to the team. He was 84.

Jun 26, 2018 · PITTSBURGH — Dan Rooney, a beloved Pittsburgh icon as longtime chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, died April 13 at age 84 after a brief illness. He was remembered by sports figures and church leaders alike for his humility and leadership.

Apr 13, 2017 · Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney passed away at the age of 84, the team announced Thursday. The NFL community took to social media to honor the Hall of Famer's legacy.

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.

Apr 13, 2017 · Upon finding out Pittsburgh's patriarch, Dan Rooney, has passed, one NFL exec texted what many thought: "Damn. He was a great human being." â Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) April 13, 2017