Dan Rooney has served more than 45 years with the Pittsburgh Steelers organization. A central figure in NFL operations over the past two decades, Dan assumed duties in the Steelers organization immediately following his graduation from Duquesne University in 1955. The results have been obvious. From 1972 through his enshrinement into the Hall of Fame in 2000, the Steelers were AFC Central Division champions 14 times, AFC champions five times and won four Super Bowls. After working 20 years in various capacities with the Steelers, Rooney was appointed President of the franchise in 1975. As such he has used his considerable influence to protect the interests of his team. .