Art Rooney Autographs
Art Rooney was an American entrepreneur and sports executive who dedicated most of his life to the sport of American football. He was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania in 1901, and grew up playing football from a very young age. Despite his small stature, Rooney's speed and agility made him an impressive player, and he eventually became a standout halfback at Duquesne University.
In 1933, Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Steelers, initially calling the team the Pittsburgh Pirates. Under his guidance, the Steelers became one of the most successful franchises in the history of the National Football League (NFL). Rooney was known for his shrewd business acumen as well as his deep love for the sport, and he steered the team through good times and bad, always focused on putting a strong product on the field.
Rooney's impact on the NFL extends far beyond his beloved Steelers. He is credited with helping to shape the league as we know it today, working tirelessly to establish revenue sharing between teams and create a more level playing field for all franchises. He was a mentor to many young players and executives throughout his career, always willing to share his knowledge and experience with those who were willing to learn. Rooney's legacy is felt not only in Pittsburgh, but across the entire world of American football, and his memory will always be honored by the many players, coaches, and fans whose lives he touched over the years.
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Current items with a signature of Art Rooney
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Traded items with a signature of Art Rooney
The most expensive item with a signature of Art Rooney (Lot of (20) Art Rooney Signed 1970 's Bank Check AUTO JSA COA Steelers Owner HOF) was sold in November 2013 for $1,272.00 while the cheapest item (Art Rooney #2 Art Card Limited 41/50 Edward Vela Signed (Pittsburgh Steelers)) found a new owner for $0.99 in August 2024. The month with the most items sold (11) was February 2014 with an average selling price of $61.00 for an autographed item of Art Rooney. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in July 2011 with $400.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was July 2022. In average, an autographed item from Art Rooney is worth $60.00.
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Latest News about Art Rooney
Steelers owner has one complaint about Pittsburgh's 2025 schedule: 'We're not cr (05/15/2025): Art Rooney II isn't happy about one thing 
Art Rooney II: Six AFC North games in final eight weeks will be a challenge (05/16/2024): The Steelers will be spending a lot of time in the AFC North during the second half of the 2024 season. Steelers' Art Rooney II discredits NFLPA report card after poor marks, prefers d (03/28/2024): Pittsburgh came in 28th out of 32 teams Steelers' Art Rooney II won't rule out trading for QB: 'We're not closing the do (02/07/2024): The Steelers have a need under center again Art Rooney II doesn't rule out trading for a quarterback (02/07/2024): Kenny Pickett could be supplanted by a veteran.
Older News Stories about Art Rooney
Art Rooney: Steelers hope to stay in current stadium "for a long time" (01/2024): The Steelers opened what originally was known as Heinz Field in 2001, after playing for 30 seasons in Three Rivers Stadium. Steelers release statement on death of broadcaster Stan Savran (06/2023): Team president Art Rooney II released a statement on the death of Stan Savran. Steelers have three home prime-time games (05/2023): In the past, Steelers president Art Rooney II has expressed a preference to minimize night games at home. This year, he didn’t get his wish. The Steelers have three prime-time games at home in 2023. One lands on a Monday, and the other two are Thursday-night games. Both of the Thursday homes games a Steelers owner Art Rooney II anticipates no international games for Pittsburgh (01/2023): The Steelers won't play an international game next season. Broncos CB Pat Surtain nominated for Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award (11/2022): Well-deserved recognition for Broncos cornerback Pat Surtain! Steelers hire former Penguins president David Morehouse as advisor to president (08/2022): David Morehouse will be senior advisor to team president Art Rooney II. Steelers officially unveil Acrisure Stadium, the name of the building for at lea (07/2022): The Steelers have made it official. As of today, Heinz Field is Acrisure Stadium. Steelers president Art Rooney II made the announcement on Tuesday at a press conference. He explained that Steelers limited partner Thomas Tull helped make the deal happen. Rooney said it’s a 15-year deal. That’s actua Art Rooney II “optimistic” Heinz will retain naming rights to stadium (02/2022): The Steelers’ home stadium has been known as Heinz Field since it opened in 2001. While it looked for a while like that was going to change following the 2021 season, now it might not be the case. Kraft Heinz’s naming rights deal for the venue was set to expire after the 2020 season, but [more] Steelers president Art Rooney II not complaining about 2021 season (01/2022): Would you consider the 2021 season a success? Steelers president Art Rooney II says team will try to extend T.J. Watt's contra (08/2021): The reigning NFL sack king is entering the final year of his rookie contract Steelers president Art Rooney II says team is 'due' for a home season opener aft (05/2021): Pittsburgh will start on the road for a seventh season in a row Steelers president Art Rooney II talks 17-game schedule, why he wanted Big Ben b (03/2021): Rooney hit on a variety of topics during a recent chat with Steelers fans Rodgers, Mahomes among Rooney nominees (12/2020): Thirty-two players, one from each team, have been nominated for the seventh annual Art Rooney Sportsmanship Award. Steelers president Art Rooney II issues statement following death of former coac (03/2020): Widenhofer was part of a Steelers coaching staff that won four Super Bowls in a six-year span Art Rooney II suggests Steelers aren't in a hurry to pay JuJu Smith-Schuster aft (01/2020): The former Pro Bowler is set to become a free agent after the 2020 season Steelers' Antonio Brown: Agrees to meet with Rooney (02/2019): Steelers' Antonio Brown: Agrees to meet with Rooney Art Rooney II On Hosting Future Super Bowl: Why Not Us? (01/2015): While the odds of Pittsburgh ever hosting a Super Bowl are slim, at least one person would like to see it happen. Art Rooney Jr. book signing draws faithful following (12/2014): Pittsburgh Steelers fans and Art Rooney Jr. admirers flocked to World West Galleries on North Main Street Saturday for a chance to meet part of the legendary Rooney family. District, US Attorneys Join Art Rooney II In Domestic Violence Awareness Rally (10/2014): Organizations with vital messages to share often converge on Market Square to sound off. Art Rooney as ‘fox’ (09/2014): The Associated Press news story “Steelers’ Rooney tapped for NFL probe into Rice video” got my front-page attention. So, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has drafted ... Steelers president Art Rooney II ready to turn page (08/2014): Art Rooney II never experienced anything like this as Steelers president. Consecutive 8-8 seasons and two years in a row without a playoff game hadn’t happened since the dawn of the 21st century. Art Rooney II: Noll A Great Influence (06/2014): Steelers President Art Rooney II joined Bob Pompeani to remember the late Chuck Noll. Heavy favorite All Bets Off captures Art Rooney at Yonkers (05/2014): Favorites ruled in stakes action Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway as All Bets Off (1-5) captured the $300,000 Art Rooney and Tyra (3-5) won the $124,744 Lismore. Trained by Ron... A Super Bowl in Pittsburgh? Art Rooney II likes the idea (02/2014): Now that the precedent of playing a Super Bowl in cold weather has been set, the Steelers' president says Pittsburgh is a natural setting for the big game someday. Steelers President Art Rooney II Talks About Missing Playoffs, Off-Season Ahead (01/2014): In his only television interview since the season ended, Steelers President Art Rooney II talked about missing the playoffs for the second year in a row and many of the issues that contributed their second straight 8-8 record. Super Bowl history: Art Rooney, owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, never gave up (12/2013): Video: His team was known in Pittsburgh as the lovable losers but Pittsburgh Steelers owner Art Rooney never lost faith. One day he would make it to the Super Bowl and win. Art Rooney II says Steelers must focus on future, not past (10/2013): Count the team's president among those who is looking forward to the rest of the season rather than dwelling on the ugly start. Remembering Art Rooney Sr. / A father's heirlooms still cherished (08/2013): The sons of Art Rooney Sr., 25 years after his death, continue to honor their iconic father's legacy and hold dear his possessions. Art Rooney II thinks Pittsburgh could host NFL Draft (06/2013): Could the annual football draft return to Pittsburgh for the first time in many decades? The Steelers hope so. Art Rooney II reflects on Steelers' 2012 season (01/2013): Art Rooney II gives full support to Mike Tomlin and Todd Haley, vows to get Steelers back on track after frustrating 8-8 season. Story from 1972 tells of Art Rooney missing play (12/2012): Joe Grata, then a reporter for The Pittsburgh Press, wrote this account of the Steelers' owner missing the Immaculate Reception. VINCENT BONSIGNORE: NFL return to L.A. becoming a reality after Art Rooney's com (08/2012): More and more, it seems, it's not a question of if the NFL will return to Los Angeles but when. And with two viable stadium plans in place and momentum building, one of the strongest figures in the league strongly suggested it will happen sooner rather than later.
