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# Dan Rooney

(1932–2017)   Diplomat

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Dan Rooney was a diplomat, best known for *Dan Rooney*.

## Quick Facts About Dan Rooney

Born July 20, 1932

Died April 13, 2017

Profession Diplomat

Notable works Dan Rooney

## About Dan Rooney

Daniel Milton Rooney was an American professional football executive and diplomat best known for his association with the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL), and son of the Steelers' founder, Art Rooney. He held various roles within the organization, most notably as president, owner and chairman.

##  Quotes by Dan Rooney

> [Yeah, every team has to look to maximize their revenue.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dan-rooney/yeah-every-team-has-to-look-to-maximize-their-revenue/)

Dan Rooney

[Football](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/football/)

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> [Estate taxes make every one of us nervous. If there’s an owner who isn’t, he has his head in the sand.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dan-rooney/estate-taxes-make-every-one-of-us-nervous-if-there-s-an-owner-who-isn/)

Dan Rooney

[Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/077/dan-rooney-81513_estate-taxes_estate-taxes-make-every-one-of-us-nervou_1962709.jpg)

> [I said from the very beginning that I was looking for the best person, I had no doubt it was Roger Goodell.](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/dan-rooney/i-said-from-the-very-beginning-that-i-was-looking-for-the-best-person/)

Dan Rooney

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