Art Rooney, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Art Rooney

American football player, executive, owner

Date of Birth: 27-Jan-1901

Place of Birth: South Versailles Township, Pennsylvania, United States

Date of Death: 25-Aug-1988

Profession: businessperson, baseball player, American football player

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Aquarius


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About Art Rooney

  • Arthur Joseph Rooney Sr.
  • (January 27, 1901 – August 25, 1988), often referred to as "The Chief", 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.

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