The award was created in 2014 and named after Art Rooney Sr., the Steelers' founder. "Art Rooney is an iconic figure in NFL history," said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell at the time the award was ...

Rooney Sr., has died. The brother of former Steelers Chairman Dan Rooney, and a minority shareholder in the team, John Rooney was one of five children of Art, who founded the team in 1933.

This day in history has special meaning for the Steelers because of two Hall of Fame legends, Chuck Noll and Art Rooney Sr. But there was also more that happened on this day in Steelers history.

Art Rooney Sr., the founding father of the Steelers, would always go around the locker room after games and speak to players, congratulate them, shake hands, and thank them. The younger Art has ...

🏈 The founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers Art Rooney Sr. was born on this day in 1901. Rooney, who was also known as “The Chief,” was well respected by his peers and throughout the NFL.