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"In 2007, ThePittsburgh Steelers will turn seventy-five
years old. So will Dan Rooney. In DAN
ROONEY, the owner
talks about growing up on Pittsburgh's North Side, competing with Johnny Unitas
for top high school quarterback honors in western Pennsylvania, learning the
ropes of big-time sports from his father and mentor, Art Rooney ("the Chief"),
helping to shape the modern NFL into America's all-consuming passion, and
forging the Steelers into a Super Bowl-winning dynasty. He also speaks frankly
about winning and losing, and discusses his relationship with family, coaches,
players, owners, NFL commissioners, the media, and the fans—"Steelers
Nation."
It's
all here: the difficult contract negotiations, controversial decisions,
memorable teams, and many behind-the-scenes stories of the growth of
America
's favorite game. A dedicated
family man and proud native of Pittsburgh, this chairman of one of the most
successful franchises ever reveals the dynamics that have made him such a
respected owner in the NFL.
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