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Dan Rooney dead at 84

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Steelers chairman Dan Rooney died Thursday at the age of 84, the team announced.

Rooney was the son of Steelers founding owner and NFL pioneer Art Rooney, and is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame for his contributions to the sport. He served as the team’s controlling owner from 1988–2003 before ceding control gradually to other members of the family. He is the father of current Steelers owner Art Rooney II.

Rooney is credited for the “Rooney Rule” that stipulates teams must interview at least one minority candidate for general manager and head coaching vacancies.

From 2009–2012, Rooney also served as the U.S. ambassador to Ireland.

 

 

 

 

R.I.P to a legend! :(:towel:

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A true legend indeed. Rest in peace, sir.

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The man was a legend,

 

May the road rise up to meet you.
May the wind be always at your back.
May the sun shine warm upon your face;
the rains fall soft upon your fields
and until we meet again,
may God hold you in the palm of His hand.

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One of those people you just never hear anyone say anything bad about. Great man.

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Saw this on ESPN but think even for a second... He's got the Rooney Rule and regardless of how practical it actually is -- it speaks a lot about him as a man. He leaves behind a great legacy.

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So sad to hear, but I knew it had to be coming at some point. He did everything he could have in life, even outside of the NFL as a fucking ambassador. If only we could've given him #7 before he headed out.

 

Rest in peace, Dan. :(

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