Art Rooney was the founder and owner of the team until his death in 1988; ownership of the team was then transferred to Art's and Kathleen McNulty Rooney, his wife's, oldest son, Dan Rooney, a former United States Ambassador to Ireland.
Art Rooney was the founder and owner of the team until his death in 1988. Ownership of the team was then transferred to Art's and Kathleen McNulty Rooney, his wife's, oldest son a former United States Ambassador to Ireland. Dan Rooney is oldest son.