The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the largest international fan bases in the NFL, mainly due to their success which has spanned many decades. The Steelers' founding family, the Rooneys, originate from Ireland and came over to America in the 1840s.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been in the Rooney family since they joined the NFL in 1933. Art Rooney purchased the team for $2,500 after a successful amateur boxing career and establishing a reputation as a reliable promoter and entrepreneur.
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Rooney Mara and her sister, Kate, are popular actresses. They are also football royalty. Their mother is Kathleen McNulty Rooney, whose family owns the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Pittsburgh Steelers boast a rich history filled with gridiron legends since their inception as a football franchise in 1933. However, one decision stands out as a missed opportunity: the departure of former NFL legendary quarterback Johnny Unitas early in his career.
The Pittsburgh Steelers' offseason has undergone a significant transformation. All three quarterbacks from the 2023 roster have departed, paving the way for the arrival of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson.
Pittsburgh came in 28th out of 32 teams
Some teams have responded to the NFL Players Association report card by taking the criticism to heart. Some teams have responded by finding ways to downplay or undermine the marks they received.
The Steelers have made major changes this offseason, most notably at quarterback, where they signed Russell Wilson, traded for Justin Fields and traded away Kenny Pickett.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have developed a reputation of being cheap and content with tradition. Art Rooney II, the Steelers' owner, has taken a lot of heat recently for allegedly allowing this proud franchise to not chase greatness anymore.
ORLANDO, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Steelers are not expected to be playing in the first-ever NFL game in Brazil to open the 2024 season against the Philadelphia Eagles, according to team president Art Rooney II.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been awarded marketing rights through the NFL’s Global Markets Program for Germany, giving the team its fourth market. In addition to Germany, the team has a license through the program to promote in the Republic of Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Mexico.
Pittsburgh Steelers president Art Rooney II joined Michael McQuaid of Steelers Ireland for a special episode on St. Patrick’s Day. Rooney talks about his family’s ties to the island of Ireland, St Patrick’s Day in Pittsburgh and his thoughts on the steps ahead for the team on the Emerald Isle.
The Steelers change play-by-play announcers less often than they change head coaches -- three times since 1968 -- but there's a rare opening in Pittsburgh in the broadcast booth.
The tradition of the Pittsburgh Steelers was damaged during the 2023 season. The Steelers fired a coach during the season for the first time in decades.
After 30 years, the Voice of the Pittsburgh Steelers Bill Hillgrove is retiring. The team announced the news on Thursday with a statement from Steelers President Art Rooney II.
The ownership of the Pittsburgh Steelers came under scrutiny following the release of the NFL Players Association (NFLPA), report card grades. Art Rooney II, the Owner and Team President of the Steelers, received a failing grade, placing the Steelers' ownership 31st out of 32 teams in the rankings.
Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney II received an F grade on the 2024 NFLPA Report Card, released Wednesday by the NFLPA. Rooney is one of three owners to earn an F or worst on the annual Report Card.
Originally appeared at Steelers Now: Rooney: Steelers Rookies Provide Optimism Moving Forward PITTSBURGH, Pa. — In Art Rooney’s end-of-season press conference, he acknowledged that the 2023 season was full of “ups-and-downs” but there were many reasons for optimism moving forward.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have been good enough in recent years to make the NFL playoffs. However, once they do get there, they’ve also consistently lost.
INDIANAPOLIS -- Tick ... tick ... tick ... I'd written 10 days earlier that time should be ticking on Mike Tomlin's tenure as the Steelers' head coach, this after back-to-back losses to 2-10 opponents.
Patrick J. Rooney Sr., the son of Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney and a former co-owner of the team, died on Sunday at the age of 84. Born on March 7, 1939 in Pittsburgh, Rooney was one of five children of the Steelers founder, including Daniel M.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert believes that former Steelers scout and team executive Art Rooney Jr. deserves to be in the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Pittsburgh Steelers wrapped up their season with the biggest press conference of the year - Art Rooney II's. During the small local media session, Rooney spoke about everything from coaching changes, coaching decisions to stay, the NFL Draft approach, big splashes coming, and plenty of other major offseason topics.
Pittsburgh Steelers President Art Rooney II has released a statement regarding the sudden death of Hall of Fame running back Franco Harris at the age of 72.
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