Their maternal grandfather, Timothy James "Tim" Rooney, has run Yonkers Raceway in Yonkers, New York since 1972. [6][7] The Mara sisters are the great-granddaughters of both New York Giants founder Tim Mara and Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney. [8]

Jim Rooney, one of Dan and Patricia Rooney’s nine children, worked alongside his father for decades. Dan was one of the most-influential sports executives of his generation, the man who transformed the Pittsburgh Steelers into one of the National Football League’s great dynasties.

The J.P. Rooneys (or formally the James P. Rooneys) were an independent semi-professional American football team, based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The team was founded by Art Rooney , who is best known for being the founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League , and this team is considered to be the beginnings of the ...

Jan 17, 2025 · The Steelers haven’t won a playoff game since Dan Rooney’s passing. Some fans think that’s no coincidence, an opinion Jim doesn’t share.

Jan 23, 2025 · As part of a media tour for the book, “ A Different Way to Win,” Jim Rooney appeared on a podcast hosted by former NFL player Ross Tucker. At one point, Tucker asked Rooney to address...

Arthur Joseph Rooney Sr. (January 27, 1901 – August 25, 1988), often referred to as " the Chief ", was an American professional football executive. He was the founding owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, an American football franchise in the National Football League (NFL), …

Feb 7, 2025 · James and Mary Rooney, the ancestors of Steelers founder Art Rooney, emigrated from Newry in County Down to North America during the Great Famine in the 1840s. His son, the late Dan Rooney, took over the ownership of the Steelers in 1988.

Jan 22, 2025 · Jim Rooney, the brother of Pittsburgh Steelers team president Art Rooney II, does not place sole blame for the team’s playoff struggles over the last decade on head coach Mike Tomlin.

Jan 21, 2025 · But the Steelers are sticking with Tomlin, and Jim Rooney, the son of former Steelers owner Dan Rooney and brother of Art Rooney II, doesn’t believe the issues fall solely on Tomlin.

Oct 30, 2024 · When discussing Steelers history, one name is prominently featured time and again: the Rooney family. Their dedication, vision, and steadfast commitment have played a pivotal role in shaping the franchise into one of the most celebrated teams in the NFL.