Coulter in South Versailles Township in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania — The American Northeast (Mid-Atlantic)

Arthur J. Rooney

(1901-1988)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 13, 2011

1. Arthur J. Rooney Marker

Inscription.
Prominent Western Pennsylvania civic and sports leader and owner of the Pittsburgh Steelers, 1933-1988. With his guidance the Steelers won four 1970s Super Bowls. An accomplished athlete, Rooney was influential in the National Football League and was inducted into the National Football Hall of Fame, 1964. His family emigrated from Ireland in the 19th century; resided in Coulter where he was born until moving to Pittsburgh. He returned here often.

Erected 2005 by Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Sports. In addition, it is included in the Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission (PHMC) series list. A significant historical year for this entry is 1964.

Location. 40° 17.758′ N, 79° 47.958′ W. Marker is in South Versailles Township, Pennsylvania, in Allegheny County. It is in Coulter. It is at the intersection of Tourman Street and Coulterville Road, on the right when traveling west on Tourman Street. Located at South Versailles-Coulter Veterans Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 105 Tourman St, Coulters PA 15028, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in Greater Pittsburgh.

It is also in the American Northeast,

in the Mid-Atlantic,

in the Ohio River Valley,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Viceroyalty of New France,

the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy,

and one of the original Thirteen Colonies.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within one mile of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Coulter School House Bell (a few steps from

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this marker); South Versailles Township Veterans Memorial (a few steps from this marker); Elizabeth Township Honor Roll (approx. 0.8 miles away); Greenock Honor Roll (approx. 1.1 miles away); Greenock Korean Memorial (approx. 1.1 miles away); Greenock World War II Honor Roll (approx. 1.1 miles away); Greenock Service Roll (approx. 1.1 miles away); Original "Glocke" From Trinity Church - 1864 (approx. 1.1 miles away).

Regarding Arthur J. Rooney. Most often referred to as "The Chief", Rooney founded the Pittsburgh Steelers, and though they floundered for most of the early part of their history, they have become one of the most storied franchises in professional football history, with Mr. Rooney as owner, they won the first 4 of their 6 Super Bowls to date.

Also see . . .
1. Hall of Famers - Art Rooney. Pro Football Hall of Fame website entry (Submitted on November 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

2. Arthur "Art" Rooney. Find A Grave website entry (Submitted on November 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

3. Art Rooney. Wikipedia article on The Chief

Arthur Joseph "Art" Rooney, Sr. image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Unknown

2. Arthur Joseph "Art" Rooney, Sr.

The Chief

(Submitted on November 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

4. Pittsburgh Steelers. Official Website (Submitted on November 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.)

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 13, 2011

3. Arthur J. Rooney Marker

Art Rooney & Peter Rozelle image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Ap, January 12, 1975

4. Art Rooney & Peter Rozelle

NFL commissioner Pete Rozelle presents The Vince Lombardi Super Bowl IX trophy to Steelers owner Art Rooney in the locker room after the game.

Photographed by Unknown

5. Art Rooney

Posing with his 4 Super Bowl Lombardi Trophies won by the Steelers in the 70's

Arthur J. Rooney Grave image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, August 19, 2006

6. Arthur J. Rooney Grave

Art Rooney Statue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 18, 2011

7. Art Rooney Statue

Located outside of Heinz Field near Gate A.

Art Rooney Avenue image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Mike Wintermantel, November 18, 2011

8. Art Rooney Avenue

Art Rooney Avenue runs parallel to Heinz Field on it's east side.

Credits. This page was last revised on September 12, 2024. It was originally submitted on November 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This page has been viewed 2,080 times since then and 61 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on November 13, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 6. submitted on November 14, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 7, 8. submitted on November 18, 2011, by Mike Wintermantel of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.