“We believe their deep faith and tremendous support from friends and family will help them through this unimaginable time. Dan Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers' beloved owner, dies aged 84 Read moreBut strength isn’t always measured by the grip of a man’s handshake, or his ability to boom into a room. You can tell a man’s impact by the reaction to his death, and the outpouring of affection for Rooney on Thursday was immense. He remains a significant figure in American soccer culture, even if his best days are well in the past.