Born 20 July 1932, in Pittsburgh, Rooney was a high school quarterback, then attended Duquesne, receiving a degree in accounting. A few weeks ago, he watched three Premier League matches back to back – all before lunch. With a core of young players that stayed mostly intact as the team moved to North Carolina, they’ll be a contender again. That face — all determination and brambled beard — still fronts much of the league’s promotional mat.