Daniel Milton Rooney was born on July 20, 1932. His father, Arthur Joseph Rooney purchased the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise (at that time known as the Pirates) on July 8, 1933. It’s safe to say that Dan Rooney has been a part of the franchise nearly his entire life.
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Rooney has not only been an influential man in Pittsburgh but he’s also been one of the NFL’s most influential owners. He’s been the president and chairman for the team since 1955 and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000.