He and his beloved Pittsburgh Steelers set the standard for operating a first-class professional sports franchise - both on and off the field - and his generous contributions to our community will never be forgotten. "Dan Rooney was truly loyal and dedicated to the tremendous organization he built and the city and country that he loved to serve".
The Penguins' players wore special decals on their helmets that had the Steelers logo on them and read, "Dan Rooney, 1933 to 2007".
Rooney, in addition to his ownership duties with the Steelers, a franchise founded by his father, served as USA ambassador to Ireland during Obama's first term. The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that Mr. Rooney died on Thursday, April 13, 2017. H. I feel very fortunate to have known him.
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Considered one of the most inspirational and influential executives in the NFL, Rooney was widely respected and appreciated even beyond the boundaries of football.
Rooney had a vibrant life outside football. On behalf of the entire Spanos family and everyone at the Chargers, our sincerest condolences to his wife Patricia and the entire Rooney family. Dan Rooney was a true pioneer; genuine ... humble ... one of the nicest people you'll ever meet.
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