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Dan Rooney Hall of Fame Owner and Contributor

July 20, 1932 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Dan Rooney, a Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2000 enshrined...

Orville Mulligan: Sports Writer
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FOOTBALL NAME | Dan Rooney

"Dan Rooney Hall of Fame Owner and Contributor"

Last updated 📅 2025-07-20

July 20, 1932 - Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania - Dan Rooney, a Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2000 enshrined former owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, was born.

Mr. Rooney guided the Steelers franchise to 6 Super Bowl Titles, the first two with the assistance of his father Art Rooney Sr. One of his most significant contributions to the NFL was his inception of the Rooney Rule, that established a protocol for teams to follow when hiring a head coach to give minorities an opportunity to be interviewed for the positions.

Dan was integral to the operation of the franchise, working in various positions and capacities throughout the years. When Three Rivers Stadium was being planned in the 1960s, Rooney fought for and got a dual-purpose stadium design, rather than a horseshoe shape that would have favored baseball. In 1975, he was selected for the position of franchise President.

Mr. Rooney also served as the US Ambassador to Ireland under the Obama administration.

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  • DOB: July 20
  • EVENTDAY: July 20
  • FOOTBALL NAME: Dan Rooney, Rooney Dan
  • FOOTBALL TEAM: Pittsburgh Steelers

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