Art Rooney

Arthur (Art) Joseph Rooney Sr (Also known as "The Chief" (January 27, 1901–August 25, 1988) was the American founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise in the National Football League. The son of Irish Catholic immigrants from Newry in County Down, Ireland. Rooney was a lifelong resident of the Pittsburgh area having been born in Coulterville, Pennsylvania and raised on the North Side of Pittsburgh. He graduated from Duquesne Prep (later... more

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  • Jan 27, 1901

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  • Aug 25, 1988 (age 87 years)

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