Dan Rooney

1932–2017 (age 85)

NFL executive

Biography

Dan Rooney, born in 1932, guided the NFL with thoughtful leadership, always elevating the league through a philosophy rooted in integrity, community, and compassion for players and fans alike.

He returned to Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Cemetery in 2017, remembered for championing diversity, humanitarian causes, and the belief that sport could be a force for good.

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