Say what you like about golf, but it can never be accused of underselling its sporting rectitude. He was a key figure in labor negotiations and league expansion. re never made it seem that way even as turned the Steelers from also-rans to champions. 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.