R.I.P. Dan Rooney

[Eric 951]

Sad news, Dan Rooney passed away today at age 84. I am not sure how many non-football or non-Pittsburgh fans would know who he is, but he was a true gentleman and a very humble individual. (he also served as ambassador to Ireland for (3)years). I was fortunate enough to have had personal interaction with the Rooney family, and to have been a fan of their excellent organization since the 1970's. Regardless of how one feels about the team itself, the Rooney family has been well respected and have personified "class" in a league where flash, crassness and the pursuit of money have often been rewarded.

RIP sir. You will be missed

[Rtrorkt]

Sad indeed. Classy guy, classy organization. Someone who stuck what he beleived

[Tobra]

Never liked the Steelers. Always liked Mr Rooney, class act, which is becoming all too rare.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by Eric 951

Sad news, Dan Rooney passed away today at age 84. I am not sure how many non-football or non-Pittsburgh fans would know who he is, but he was a true gentleman and a very humble individual.

A great man.

That's from an OLD life-long Browns fan who saw them as a kid in Cle stadium put Bradshaw in 2nd half, because Terry Hanraddy was the starter and it was pre-season.

RIP, Dan Rooney. He had a formula that worked and it was unique in the NFL.

Side note. Attended Kent State in early 80's and wandered into the new gym (which was a big stink when they built it as it was placed on the venue where some of the shootings were). Looking at all the trophies in the glass cases. Damn, I see Kent took the Mid-American Conference several years in a row in the early 70's. Nice. I dig deeper into the pictures and such from that era. Jack Lambert played for Kent in those years.

[targa911S]

a sad day in Da Burgh...

[yazhound]

As a football fan growing up was always a Cowboys fan, with Staubach being my all time favorite. When Jerry took over I became dismayed. Fired Tom Landry with a phone call. Just not right. As his foolish persona and general mismanager ways took over I lost all interest in the team. Then, I for several years ran a valet service in an establishment he and the family frequented. What a bunch of cold pompous fish. More and more I gravitated towards the Steelers mainly because the way the organization is ran and for that we must shine the light on Mr. Rooney. Class. The anti Jerry. I hope the organization will continue on in his example for many moons to come.

[Buckterrier]

Well said Eric. Pittsburgh has lost two legends within a few months, Mr. Rooney & Mr. Palmer.

Yazhound, less we forget what jones did to the Packer & Steeler fan when the SB was in Dallas. jones is the anti-Rooney. He'll be cleaning toilets in hell.

[KFC911]

^^^^ reminds me of Trump...I told my l buddy many times....it was like asking me to vote for Jerry Jones after decades of observation. RIP Mr. Rooney...total class.