Dan Rooney facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Dan Rooney
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| United States Ambassador to Ireland | |
| In office July 3, 2009 – December 14, 2012 |
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| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Thomas C. Foley |
| Succeeded by | Kevin O'Malley |
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| Born |
Daniel Milton Rooney
July 20, 1932 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | April 13, 2017 (aged 84) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Political party | Democratic |
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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) |
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| Position: | President/Owner |
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| High school: | Cranberry (PA) North Catholic |
| College: | Duquesne |
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Pro Football Hall of Fame
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Daniel Milton Rooney (July 20, 1932 – April 13, 2017) was an American politician and sports executive.
He was the former United States Ambassador to Ireland, who served from July 3, 2009 until his resignation in 2012. He was chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers American football team in the National Football League (NFL).
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.
Images for kids
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Rooney (left), with President George W. Bush in June 2006 after winning Super Bowl XL
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Rooney with President Obama and President McAleese at Áras an Uachtaráin in May 2011
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Rooney in October 2008, at an Obama rally
See also
In Spanish: Dan Rooney para niños
