The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially won the NFL’s first regular season game in Ireland. It was a little more difficult than it seemed like it was going to be at first, with the Minnesota Vikings making a comeback attempt. However, the Steelers secured victory. Mike Tomlin is always happy when the Steelers win, but considering the Rooney family’s connection to Ireland, this game meant a little bit more.
“We talked a lot about the late, great Ambassador [Dan] Rooney last night,” Tomlin said after the game via the team’s YouTube channel. “I know he’s smiling at us today.