Background
Rooney, Arthur Joseph was born on January 27, 1901 in Coulter, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel and Margaret (Murray) Rooney.
professional football club executive
Rooney, Arthur Joseph was born on January 27, 1901 in Coulter, Pennsylvania, United States. Son of Daniel and Margaret (Murray) Rooney.
Bachelor of Commercial Science, Georgetown University, 1920. Student, Duquesne University, 1923.
Chairman board, Pittsburgh Steelers Professional Football Club, 1933-1988. Director William Penn Raceway, 1962, Pompano Raceway, 1965-1988. Promoter prize fights, 1928-1988, horse race breeder, 1930-1988.
Member Holy Name Society, St. Vincent De Paul Society Clubs: Knights of Columbus.
Married Kathleen McNulty, June 10, 1931. Children: Daniel, Arthur, Timothy, Patrick, John.