Steelers chairman Dan Rooney dies at 84
Pittsburgh Steelers chairman Dan Rooney, one of the NFL's most influential (प्रभावशाली) and popular executives, has died. He was 84. Rooney took over operation of the team in the 1960s from his father, Art, who founded the franchise(रिआयत). From there, Dan Rooney oversaw six NFL championships for a team that had never before played in an NFL title game.
"Few men have contributed (योगदान दिया) as much to the National Football League as Dan Rooney," commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement. "A member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, he was one of the finest men in the history of our game and it was a privilege(विशेषाधिकार) to work alongside him for so many years. Dan's dedication to the game, to the players and coaches, to his beloved Pittsburgh, and to Steelers fans everywhere was unparalleled. He was a role model and trusted colleague to commissioners since Bert Bell, countless NFL owners, and so many others in and out of the NFL.
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