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Pittsburgh Steelers: Dan Rooney to be celebrated at Duquesne University

By Noah Strackbein

TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Dan Rooney, team owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates on the field after their 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images)
TAMPA, FL - FEBRUARY 01: Dan Rooney, team owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers celebrates on the field after their 27-23 win against the Arizona Cardinals during Super Bowl XLIII on February 1, 2009 at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images) /
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Duquesne University and the Ireland Funds will honor late Pittsburgh Steelers owner, Dan Rooney, in day-long celebration.

One of the most iconic names in NFL history was extremely missed during the first NFL season since his passing. Dan Rooney, former Steelers owner and longtime influence in both the United States and Ireland, will be honored in a day-long symposium hosted by Duquesne University and the Ireland Funds.

The celebration will honor some of the things dearest to Rooney’s heart, including the NFL, Steelers, Ireland and the Catholic Church. The keynote speaker during the symposium will be former Vice President, Joe Biden, who was in office while Rooney served as Obama’s Ambassador of Ireland.

The list of panelists for the event also include Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin, former coach Bill Cowher, CIA and NSA director General Michael V. Hayden, Ireland Funds President Kieran McLoughlin, NFL Vice President Jeff Pash and Steelers alumni Charlie Batch and Rocky Bleier. It will also include members of the Rooney family.

The symposium will feature a list of events honoring Rooney during the weekend, including Pittsburgh’s annual St. Patrick’s Day parade being dedicated to him. From there, the evening will feature the Ireland Funds Pittsburgh Gala and Heinz Field to honor the legacy of Dan Rooney and his impact on Ireland and Pittsburgh.

This event is not open to the public, but will be streamed live here. The symposium kicks off March 16 and will run through St. Patrick’s Day in Rooney’s memory. For a full list of events, visit www.duq.edu/rooney.

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The NFL, Pittsburgh and the Steelers will continue to honor Rooney’s life and legacy moving forward. As one of the most outstanding names football has ever had the pleasure of representing, Rooney’s life will continue to be celebrated for years to come.

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