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- Born: January 27, 1901
- Died: August 25, 1988
- Known by many as "The Chief"
- Won the money to start the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise at a horse track
- Handed franchise down to his son Dan Rooney who handed it down to his son Art Rooney II
- Named in the top 100 most influential sports figures by The Sporting News
- A statue of Art Rooney stands in the entrance to Heinz Field
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Art Rooney was born, raised and died in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and was the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise in the National Football League (NFL). Rooney was one of the city's favorite residents until his death in 1988. Rooney's son Dan Rooney is the current owner of the Steelers.
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Founding of the Steelers
Rooney was a life-long resident of Pittsburgh and attended Duquesne University In 1933, Rooney paid the $2,500 franchise fee to start an NFL team. The NFL reportedly was looking to bring a team to Pittsburgh because of the city's strong affiliation with the game. Rooney founded the Steelers in 1933 after Pennsylvania relaxed the state's Blue Laws, which prohibited the exhibition of sporting events on Sundays. Under Rooney's guidance, the Steelers became one of the league's most storied franchises. -
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Art Rooney Questions
What was the Renaissance style of art? What were the Mannerist elements? 1 AnswerIt's very hard to describe the Renaissance period in just a few paragraphs, but I'll try. The Renaissance style of art was the fusing of art and science. Of ... read more
What will the women like to wear from Artful Dodger? 1 AnswerArtful Dodger...as in from OLIVER?!? read more
What are some of the famous Cherokee Art pieces? 1 AnswerCherokee arts include pipe carving, rivercane baskets, gourd art, pottery, beadwork, textile arts. source: http://www.bigorrin.org/cherokee_kids.htm Here are p... read more
Do they still make martial arts comic books? 1 AnswerThere is still one great martial arts comic from a mainstream publisher. The book is called The Immortal Iron Fist. You can pick up a collected edition of all... read more
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just been schooled by Rooney in the art of reckless driving on the Go-Kart track! Another thing I'm shit at! At least I enjoyed being shit..
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Brian Rooney, Grandson of Art Rooney and Brother of Florida Rep, Tom Rooney http://runwithrooney.com/
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Studying fine art - a painting of Rooney!
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Rooney on Capello : "When we get to the England camp we're there for football - not to discuss his private life or talk about art. "
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Beware the 'Dinosaur Dad' : Coleen Rooney has already discovered the art of the 'dinosaur dad'. He smiles, pose.. http://bit.ly/TLEPf
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