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Art Rooney Sr. bought the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise (formerly known as the Pittsburgh Pirates) in 1933 for $2,500.

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Art Rooney Sr. founded the Pittsburgh Pirates (later known as the Pittsburgh Steelers) on July 8, 1933.

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Who developed the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Art Rooney


What is the name of Art Rooney's son who took over the Pittsburgh Steelers?

Art Rooney Sr's son is Dan Rooney, who is the teams chairman.Dan's son, Art Rooney II, is the president and co-owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers.


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The Steelers were never sold. They were founded on July 8, 1933 as the Pittsburgh Pirates by Art Rooney Sr. The Rooney family still owns the Steelers till this day.


Does Art Rooney still own the Pittsburgh Steelers?

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When were the Pittsburgh Stealers formed?

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What was the original team name that Art Rooney gave the Pittsburgh Steelers?

The Steelers were first named the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 1940 they were renamed the Steelers.


How did the Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney die?

old age.


How much were the Pittsburgh Steelers originally purchased for?

Art Rooney Sr. paid a $2,500 entrance fee to the NFL for a team in Pittsburgh. He named the team the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their name was changed to the Steelers in 1940-42 and then again from 1945 to the present.


How long have the Rooney's owned the Pittsburgh Steelers team?

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How long were the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL?

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What are the two NFL teams that Art Rooney owned?

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