RIP Dan Rooney

[PrincetonTiger]

The NFL ownerDan Rooney has died at 84

[NFLfan]

Rest in peace, Mr. Rooney.

[PrincetonTiger]

Sad day indeed

[jameszeigler834]

25 minutes ago, NFLfan said:

Rest in peace, Mr. Rooney.

Agreed RIP Dan Rooney sad day for the steelers and all their fans.

[PrincetonTiger]

1 minute ago, jameszeigler834 said:

Agreed RIP Dan Rooney sad day for the steelers and all their fans.

Not just Pitt fans but the entire NFL

[jameszeigler834]

3 hours ago, PrincetonTiger said:

Not just Pitt fans but the entire NFL

Agreed.

[chad72]

RIP, great owner and ambassador for the league. He will be missed. 

 

[WarGhost21]

Jim Irsay on Rooney's passing (via NFL.com):

 

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The Colts organization is saddened by the passing of Pittsburgh Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney. Mr. Rooney was one of the most significant and influential figures in NFL history, and his wide-ranging contributions to the NFL and the game of football have left a lasting imprint.

 

"Dan Rooney was the best of the best. A 'top floor' Hall of Fame owner for the League and Steelers, with unparalleled contributions to his team and our league through more than a half-century of leadership. Six Lombardi Trophies for Steeler fans and a true guardian of the game. The NFL became the greatest game on earth in part because of Dan's stewardship over the past six-plus decades."

 

[King Colt]

Three head coaches since 1969 tells the story. When Ditka and Dungy praise him equally that says a lot as those two coach-wise are on opposite sides of the scale. RIP

[Synthetic]

 

Sad to see him go. One of the better owners of the league, did great work outside the NFL.