 Image of Rooney from "BELIEVE" posters | |
| Personal information | |
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| Born: | January 27, 1901 Coulterville, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died: | August 25, 1988 (aged 87) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Duquesne University Prep |
| College: | Indiana Normal, Georgetown |
| Position: | Owner |
| Career history | |
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Arthur Joseph Rooney Sr. (January 27, 1901 – August 25, 1988), often referred to as "the Chief", was an American professional football executive. He 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.