Dan Rooney: American football executive/owner, philanthropist and diplomat (1932-2017)
Daniel Milton Rooney (July 20, 1932 – April 13, 2017) was an American politician and sports executive.
Dan Rooney | |
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| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office July 3, 2009 – December 14, 2012 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. Foley |
| Succeeded by | Kevin O'Malley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Milton Rooney July 20, 1932 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 2017 (aged 84) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Reagan (m. 1952–2017) |
| Children | 9, including Art Rooney II |
| Parents | Art Rooney Kathleen McNulty |
| Relatives | Rooney family Kate Mara (grandniece) Rooney Mara (grandniece) |
| Alma mater | Duquesne University |
| Awards | CBE (honorary) |
Football career | |
| Position: | President/Owner |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Cranberry (PA) North Catholic |
| College: | Duquesne |
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He was the former United States Ambassador to Ireland, who served from July 3, 2009 until his resignation in 2012. He was chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers American football team in the National Football League (NFL).
Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to the game. He was credited with spearheading a requirement that NFL teams with head coach and general manager vacancies interview at least one minority candidate, which has become known as the "Rooney Rule".
Rooney was also co-founder of the Ireland-related fundraising organization The Ireland Funds.
Rooney died at the age of 84 on April 13, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
References
Other websites
Media related to Dan Rooney at Wiki Commons
- Biography for Ambassador Daniel M. Rooney Archived 2010-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
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