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The Rooney's.
Art Rooney started the franchise, now it is run by his son.
Dan Rooney (Art Rooney's son) is the owner & chairman of the Steelers. Art Rooney II (Dan Rooney's son), is the President and co-owner of the team.
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∙ 12y agoAs of April, 2008 Dan Rooney is the chairman and owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers and member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. His father, Art, founded the Steelers.
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∙ 14y agoJohn W. Galbreath.
Galbreath owned the Pirates from 1945 until 1985.
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∙ 12y agoArthur Joseph "Art" Rooney, Sr. (January 27, 1901 - August 25, 1988)
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∙ 12y agoArt Rooney. but the team is being passed to his son
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∙ 13y agoArt Rooney Sr.
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∙ 15y agoArt Rooney
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What does the number 33 on Pittsburgh Steelers hats mean?
The Steelers were founded in 1933.
Who was the quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1922?
There was no team at that time. The Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933 as the Pittsburgh Pirates.
How did the Pittsburgh Steelers NFL team start?
Art Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 8, 1933. In 1940 the team was re-named the Pittsburgh Steelers.
When was the Pittsburgh Steelers football team established?
The Philadelphia Eagles and Pittsburgh Steelers merged in the 1943 season and were known as the Steagles. That merger lasted one season.
How long were the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL?
The Steelers were founded by Art Rooney Sr. on July 8, 1933.
Are the Pittsburgh Steelers the oldest team in the AFC?
Yes, they are. They were founded in 1933 .
What was the Pittsburgh Steelers name a long time ago?
When the Steelers were founded in 1933 they were known as the Pittsburgh Pirates. They kept this name through the 1939 season.
How old is the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise?
The Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933. The 2010 season was their 78th season.
How much did Art Rooney pay for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Art Rooney Sr. bought the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise (formerly known as the Pittsburgh Pirates) in 1933 for $2,500.
How much were the Pittsburgh Steelers sold for?
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.
When did the Pittsburgh Steelers start their franchise?
The fifth-oldest franchise in the NFL, the Steelers were founded on July 8, 1933 by Arthur Joseph Rooney. Originally named the Pittsburgh Pirates, they were a member of the Eastern Division of the 10-team NFL. The other four current NFL teams in existence at that time were the Chicago (Arizona) Cardinals, Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears and New York Giants.
How long have the Pittsburgh Steelers been in the NFL?
The 2011 season will be the Steelers 79th season in Pittsburgh. The Steelers franchise began in 1933.
