Dan Rooney ran the Pittsburgh Steelers as team president back in the 1970s,Watch Vidocq Online when they won four Super Bowls in six years. He was team chairman when the Steelers surged back to modern prominence, with Super Bowl wins in 2006 and 2009. He was already an NFL legend by that point, having been voted into the Hall of Fame in 2000.
But when Rooney passed away Thursday at age 84, the football owner and executive left a legacy that goes much deeper than wins and losses, one that even surpasses the glory of Super Bowl trophies. Ever heard of the "Rooney Rule"? Yeah, that's named for him.
SEE ALSO: The NBA must really think the Warriors are unstoppable if this scheduling conflict tells us anythingRooney's death was reported Thursday, although further details of his passing were not immediately disclosed. He began managing the Steelers in 1969, helping guide the team to iconic status among NFL franchises. News of his death immediately became a top trending topic on Twitter.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
This Tweet is currently unavailable. It might be loading or has been removed.
In 2003, the NFL established what's called "the Rooney Rule," stipulating that franchises must interview at least one minority candidate when seeking to fill head coaching and senior front-office positions. The rule was born out of a diversity committee helmed by Rooney -- hence the name.
The "Rooney Rule" has since become shorthand for similar policies in fields beyond the world of pro football. It's now considered, as The Undefeatedreported last year, "a blueprint for corporate America to improve its poor hiring record when it comes to diversity. Facebook, Pinterest, Intel, Xerox and Amazon are among the major companies that have instituted their own version of the rule. Even the Pentagon has explored using some form of the rule to diversify its officer corps."
A rule meant to increase diversity but named for a white man might seem problematic to some in 2017, but the NFL to that point had an abysmal record. When Art Shell was hired to coach the Los Angeles Raiders in 1989, he became the league's first black head coach since the 1920s.
Certainly, the Rooney Rule isn't perfect. It's not a panacea.
But it still represents an important step for progress in the American workplace -- and it's the reason many fans of social good, not just good football, will raise one for Dan Rooney on Thursday night.
Topics Diversity
The Anatomy of Liberal Melancholy
Instagram hacks raise questions about its 2FA security
Dog thrown from roof in viral video has been found alive
Instagram hacks raise questions about its 2FA security
![Creator job opportunities grew 7x in recent years [April 2025]](http://n.sinaimg.cn/news/transform/200/w600h400/20180930/MYyA-hkmwytq0418533.jpg)
Creator job opportunities grew 7x in recent years [April 2025]
People queued up at a food truck while stuck in traffic in Los Angeles
Microsoft reportedly unveiling plans for Xbox One console subscription
Watch as NOAA hurricane hunters fly into the eye of Hurricane Lane
Trump tells '60 Minutes' that climate change will 'change back again'
Samsung's first Android Go phone is the bare
Japan orders Google to stop alleged antitrust violations
How the Internet ruined this viral story about an Uber's driver's good deed
Papa John's founder goes rogue, creates website to 'Save Papa John's'
Jaguar's classic E
How to Balance Video Games with Real Life
Here's the FBI director's full statement blasting Hillary Clinton's email practices
The eastern bettong is an adorable Aussie animal that just wants your love
'Leaked' LG V40 press renders are probably fake
Best Apple deal: Save $60 on the Apple Watch SE
Psychologist analyses Cersei's behaviour in 'Game of Thrones' Season 6
Gmail will start using AI to fix your shoddy grammarThis giant and deeply terrifying hand sculpture is dividing the people of New ZealandSean Spicer lied again: He's doing 'Dancing with the Stars' after allHow comments about women's 'ambition' cost an ad exec his jobObama 'Hope' artist has a brilliant new set of posters for inaugurationMore delivery robots head to college campuses to bring you lateObama 'Hope' artist has a brilliant new set of posters for inaugurationMore delivery robots head to college campuses to bring you lateKate Middleton speaks powerfully about the stigma of mental illnessYou really should update your VLC Media Player nowGmail will start using AI to fix your shoddy grammarPictures of lifePictures of lifeMoth named after Donald Trump for uncanny resemblanceCybersecurity conference attendees possibly exposed to IRL virusObama offers kind words to the media at the end of eight long yearsGeorge R.R. Martin is relieved 'Game of Thrones' finally ended on HBORed panda cub is very attached to a fluffy toy that looks just like herHBO's 'Succession' renewed for Season 3Pastors are getting in on Ring's ever 'Wordle' today: Get the answer, hints for June 30 'Players' on Paramount+: The creators explain their less The best teen movies now streaming on Netflix Apple says it will unveil new products in upcoming months This very accurate costume of The Rock's turtleneck outfit adds one perfect detail Mobile World Congress will stay in Barcelona until 2030 Let this husky playing in fallen leaves be the cure to your autumn blues 'Fire Emblem Warriors: Three Hopes' review: Come for the action, stay for the friendship Big money and legal battles are no match for #MeToo Trump seemingly tweets conspiracy theory about bombs sent to his critics Review: TikTok's viral filters for learning how to apply eyeliner, contour, and and eyebrows NFT marketplace OpenSea user email addresses leak after data breach Most streamed movies this week (July 2) are rather strange Kendrick Lamar, Olivia Rodrigo, and artists blast Roe v Wade decision at Glastonbury 'Wordle' today: Get the answer, hints for June 27 Apple's new M2 MacBook Air is coming July 15, report says 'Wordle' today: Get the answer, hints for June 29 Grown man Elon Musk puts out a call for ... 'ur dankest memes' This fan's attempt to film a video with Rami Malek didn't go quite as planned 'Wordle' today: Get the answer, hints for July 2
2.5408s , 10133.5546875 kb
Copyright © 2025 Powered by 【Watch Vidocq Online】,Feast Information Network