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Art Rooney

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Art Rooney Feature

 

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NFL Owners Meetings: Interview with Team President Art Rooney II (Mar. 29) | Pittsburgh Steelers

 

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Frank DeFord's Art Rooney Tribute

 

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How Art "The Chief" Rooney acquired the Pittsburgh Steelers

 

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Art Rooney "The Chief"

Arthur Joseph Rooney Sr., 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.