NFL commissioner Roger Goodell called Rooney “one of the finest men in the history of our game,” add. Pittsburgh SteelersDan Rooney: much-loved Steelers scion who left a lasting mark on the NFLOver five. In the pursuit of glory it refuses to compromise with the principles of fair play and a magnanimous spirit. From there, Dan Rooney oversaw NFL championships for a team that had never even played in a league title game.