Art Rooney
1901 - 1988
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Quotes
Biography
Art Rooney, born in 1901 in Coulterville, Pennsylvania, was an American sports executive and the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, an NFL football team. Rooney was known for his significant contributions to the growth and success of the Steelers franchise. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1964 for his pioneering work in professional football and was a beloved figure in the Pittsburgh community.
Famous Quotes (5)
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I bleed black and gold.
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The chief idea is to give the people entertainment, the right kind of entertainment.
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I never needed a passion to play football. I loved the game. I loved to win, and all of that. But did I need a passion for it? No.
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The secret to success is to keep going and working hard every day.
5
Football has always been my love. It's been an exciting love affair all my life.