Without the Rooney family, there would not be a team named the Pittsburgh Steelers. Art Rooney had a huge impact on the success of the Steelers, and the majority of Pittsburghers know that.

Art founded the Steelers on July 8, 1933. This made the Steelers the fifth oldest franchise in the NFL. He originally named the Steelers the Pittsburgh Pirates, but the name was changed to the Steelers in 1940.

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Art Rooney was born on January 27, 1901 in Coultersville, Pa. Rooney was the oldest of nine children, and he grew up in Old Allegheny. He was an exceptional athlete, especially in the boxing and baseball. He had a promising career in baseball that was cut short due to an arm injury. Art married Kathleen Mcnulty on June 11, 1931, and they had five sons.

By the mid-1960's, Art Rooney began to turn the organization over to his oldest son Dan. Dan Rooney had worked in every part of the organization by then too

Daniel M. Rooney was named president of the Steelers in 1975. Rooney is now in his 45th year owith the organization, and he is one of the most active NFL owners. Dan Rooney is a board member of many associations, and he has been a member of several NFL committees.

Dan Rooney was born on Pittsburgh's North Side on July 20, 1932. he is a 1950 graduate of North Catholic High School, where he played quarterback for the football team. He graduated from Duquesne in 1955, and he now lives on the North Side with his wife Patricia. They have nine children.

Obviously, as you can see the Rooney's have had a big impact on the history of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Knowing that, I believe that they have done a fantastic job. Art Rooney is quoted saying "winning is everything," and he has proved that is true because the success of the Steelers has a direct effect on his success. In conclusion, the Rooney's will be forever known throughout the National Football League.

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