Former Pittsburgh Steelers scout and member of the Rooney family who worked for the organization, Tim Rooney has died. He was 74. The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Ray Fittipaldo shared the news Tuesday, noting Rooney died after a “short” battle with cancer.
Nephew of Art Rooney, The Chief, Tim Rooney worked for the Steelers as the team’s Director of Scouting from 1972 through the rest of the decade. His first season coincided with the Immaculate Reception, the turning point of the Pittsburgh franchise. Franco Harris’ incredible catch and touchdown turned the team from decades-long lovable losers into Super Bowl contenders.