In a special tribute to the late owner Dan Rooney, Steelers players will wear a patch on their jerseys this upcoming season.
Rooney died April 13 in Pittsburgh after a brief illness. He was 84.
Under his leadership since the late 1960s, the Steelers transformed from lovable losers into a Super Bowl dynasty in the 1970s and remain among the most successful and popular franchises in the game.
Next weekend Saint Vincent College, where the Steelers hold their training camp each year, has scheduled a public mass to celebrate Rooney’s life.
Brother Norman W.