Art Rooney

Arthur Joseph Rooney Sr. (January 27, 1901 – August 25, 1988), often referred to as "the Chief", was the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, an American football franchise in the National Football League (NFL), from 1933 until his death. Rooney is a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, was an Olympic qualifying boxer, and was part or whole owner in several track sport venues and Pittsburgh area pro teams. He was the first president of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1933 to 1974, and the first chairman of the team from 1933 to 1988.

For his son, also American football executive, see Art Rooney Jr.
Art Rooney
Image of Rooney from "BELIEVE" posters
Personal information
Born:(1901-01-27)January 27, 1901
Coulterville, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Died:August 25, 1988(1988-08-25) (aged 87)
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Career information
High school:Duquesne University Prep
College:Indiana Normal, Georgetown
Position:Owner
Career history
As an executive:
  • Pittsburgh Steelers (1933–1988)
    Founder, chairman & owner
Career highlights and awards
As owner
  • 4× Super Bowl champion (IX, X, XIII, XIV)
  • Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor
  • Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame
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