The United Soccer Association, which moved up the start of its league by a year when the NPSL announ. who left a lasting mark on the NFLOver five decades with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Rooney showed a courage many others lacked, and his legacy is the league’s most progressive piece of legislationShare on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via EmailView more sharing optionsShare on LinkedInShare on PinterestShare on Google+Share on WhatsAppShare on MessengerCloseLes Carpenter.LescarpenterFriday 14 April 2017 17. The former tight end for the New England Patriots wept quietly as the verdicts were read in Boston. Weaknesses They’re heading into the playoffs in this midst of a major defensive slump.