Dan Rooney
Dan Rooney
Daniel Milton "Dan" Rooneyis the former United States Ambassador to Ireland, who served from July 3, 2009 until his resignation in 2012. He is chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team in the National Football League, which was founded by his father, Art. Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to the game. He is credited with spearheading a requirement that NFL teams with head coach and general manager vacancies interview at...
ProfessionPolitician
Date of Birth20 July 1932
CityPittsburgh, PA
Ernie's physical and relentless style of play helped the Steelers earn a reputation for being one of the NFL's toughest teams in the 1950s. He was undersized for his position, but his strength and power were among his greatest assets.
People try to compare this to a normal business. It isn't.
Bill's been great for us, and we've always had a great relationship. It's just great that he could continue the legacy.
This sign says it all and it's for you. Thank you. The press, they had their doubts, but you never did and we thank you.
We'd have trouble (winning). The cap has been a great thing for the league. Our relation with labor has been very good, and that helps us. It's a great system. I hope we can get together soon and extend the agreement. People are working on that.
There's nothing to say. The game's over. It's not going to change the score.
We've got the draft, and we'll find some college free agents and sign a veteran free agent in a spot where we think we need help.
We've got the best labor deal in sports. We've got the best league. He's been our leader. The whole way he's done this has been wonderful.
It feels great today, I'll tell you that. The coach already told me we're going to the Super Bowl to win it, not just to be there.
I think he could run for mayor of Detroit - and probably win.
We have people in the organization who believe in the way we do things. That's very important when the fingers are pointing at you to change.
I think he can definitely be as good as Bradshaw. I do think he can be.
I think he can definitely be as good as Bradshaw. He's going to keep improving, keep getting better. Bradshaw was the same way.
I thought it was a good idea, but I wasn't sure how it would be received. That's why it's only on one side of the helmet. Then we took it from there, and we had everybody asking questions and I said, 'Let's keep it that way. It's really a novelty.