Art Rooney also became one of the biggest stars in the Pittsburgh sandlot football circuit as the team's quarterback.
Finally, this period stands as the only time when Art Rooney managed, coached and played on a team.
Art Rooney served as a pall-bearer at his funeral.
Art Rooney was home a few days later.
But everybody who knew Art Rooney will know.
"Art Rooney," he said, "is the finest person I've ever known."
But as a player, the word Art Rooney used to describe himself at a race track, he often shared his winnings.
Art Rooney took a wad of big bills out of his pocket, counted $7,500 and handed the money to the priest.
Art Rooney stated that he was limited to having only 22 players on the roster and preferred to keep the more experienced players.
Art Rooney, cigar in his right hand, stares out at his beloved city.