Dan Rooney
Daniel Milton Rooney (July 20, 1932 – April 13, 2017) was an American politician and sports executive.
Dan Rooney | |
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| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office July 3, 2009 – December 14, 2012[1] | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. Foley |
| Succeeded by | Kevin O'Malley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Daniel Milton Rooney July 20, 1932 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 2017 (aged 84) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse(s) | Patricia Reagan
(m. 1952–2017) |
| Children | 9, including Art Rooney II |
| Parents | Art Rooney Kathleen McNulty |
| Relatives | Rooney family Kate Mara (grandniece) Rooney Mara (grandniece) |
| Alma mater | Duquesne University |
| Awards | CBE (honorary) |
Football career | |
| Position: | President/Owner |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Cranberry (PA) North Catholic |
| College: | Duquesne |
| Career history | |
| As executive: | |
| Career highlights and awards | |
He was the former United States Ambassador to Ireland, who served from July 3, 2009 until his resignation in 2012. He was chairman[2] of the Pittsburgh Steelers American football team in the National Football League (NFL).[3]
Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to the game. He was credited with spearheading a requirement that NFL teams with head coach and general manager vacancies interview at least one minority candidate, which has become known as the "Rooney Rule".
Rooney was also co-founder of the Ireland-related fundraising organization The Ireland Funds.
Rooney died at the age of 84 on April 13, 2017 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.[4]
Dan Rooney Media
- Dan rooney1950s.jpg
Rooney as a college student (c. 1955)
- Secretary Clinton Participates in a Flag Ceremony for Ambassador Rooney (8367886240).jpg
Rooney with Hillary Clinton, posing with an autographed game ball in 2013
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Rooney (left), with President George W. Bush in June 2006 after winning Super Bowl XL
- Dan Rooney for Obama.jpg
Rooney speaking at an event in 2008
- Barack Obama at Áras an Uachtaráin.jpg
Rooney with President Obama and President McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin in May 2011
- Dan Rooney 2008.jpg
Rooney in October 2008, at an Obama rally
References
- ↑ "Ambassador Dan Rooney Resigns | Embassy of the United States Dublin, Ireland". Archived from the original on April 8, 2014. Retrieved 2014-04-07.
- ↑ "Dan Rooney returns as Steelers' chairman". UPI.
- ↑ Rhee, Foon (March 17, 2009). Obama nominates Dan Rooney as Irish ambassador. Boston Globe. http://www.boston.com/news/politics/politicalintelligence/2009/03/obama_nominates_2.html. Retrieved 2009-03-17.
- ↑ "Steelers chairman Dan Rooney dies at 84". ESPN.com. April 13, 2017. Retrieved April 13, 2017.
Other websites
Media related to Dan Rooney at Wikimedia Commons
- Biography for Ambassador Daniel M. Rooney Archived 2010-05-02 at the Wayback Machine
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