Patrick J. Rooney, son of Steelers founder, dies

Taylor Hall

October 31, 2023 at 5:25 PM·1 min read

Patrick J. Rooney, the son of Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr., has died at 84.

The Steelers announced his death on Tuesday.

His twin brother, John Rooney, who was also a minority owner of the team, died in 2022.

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