Art Rooney Sr. bought the Pittsburgh Steelers franchise (formerly known as the Pittsburgh Pirates) in 1933 for $2,500.
Art Rooney
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.
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.
Art Rooney purchased the NFL franchise in 1933. The Rooney family till today still own the Steelers. Dan Rooney (Art's son) is the Chairman and Dan's son, Art Rooney II is the President.
The current Pittsburgh Steelers team president is Art Rooney II.
The Pittsburgh Steelers formed in 1933 under Art Rooney
The Steelers were first named the Pittsburgh Pirates and in 1940 they were renamed the Steelers.
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The Steelers were founded by Art Rooney Sr. on July 8, 1933.
Pittsburgh Steelers & Philadephia EaglesArt Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Steelers (originally the Pittsburgh Pirates).later, he sold the Pittsburgh franchise and bought 70% of the Philadephia Eagles franchise.
Art Rooney Sr. founded the Steelers on July 8, 1933 and the Rooney family have been majority owners ever since.