The New York Giants released a statement remembering a legendary member of the team who was a part of two Super Bowl championships. Tim Rooney, the nephew of Art Rooney, who founded the Pittsburgh Steelers, died on Tuesday from cancer at 84.
Rooney began working in the league when he joined the Steelers in 1972 and stayed until 1979, when he joined the Detroit Lions as their player personnel director. He became the Giants’ director of pro personnel in 1985, helping New York to win the Super Bowl in 1986 and 1990. He stayed with the Giants through 1999.
New York Giants release a statement
Giants president and CEO John Mara praised Rooney for his service with the team.
“Tim was an invaluable member of our player personnel department for 14 seasons as our director of pro personnel,” Mara said via the Giants’ statement. “He was an accomplished evaluator. More importantly, he was a great person and colleague. Our thoughts are with Tim’s wife Mary Ann and children and grandchildren and friends, of which there are many.”
Giants President John Mara on passing of Tim Rooney
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Giants fans remembered Tim Rooney
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“Saddened to hear this news. RIP Tim,” wrote a fan.
“RIP Mr. Rooney. Thoughts and prayers to the Rooney family,” posted another.
“May his afterlife be better than here,” wished a poster.
“RIP Tim. Largely responsible for some unexpected success stories, including Ottis Anderson and Chris Calloway,” remembered a fan.
“Sad news. Tim Rooney was a legend. @DavidRobinX84, remember when we talked about his impact on the Giants? Thoughts are with the Rooney family,” posted another.
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