Pittsburgh Steelers

Steelers unveil project to celebrate career of Dan Rooney

PITTSBURGH — Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II and businessman Jim Rooney unveiled a book celebrating the career of their father, Dan Rooney.

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Dan Rooney had served as Chairman and President of the Pittsburgh Steelers as well as a U.S. ambassador to Ireland prior to his death.

According to a press release, the project tried to capture the stories of Dan Rooney as the creator of the Rooney Rule, his role in crafting modern sports and his role overseas.

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