'Bigger than football' - the Dublin NFL game 100 years in the making
Summary
An NFL game between the Minnesota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers will take place in Dublin at Croke Park. This event is significant because it represents a step back for the Steelers to their founding family's Irish roots. The game highlights the connection between the Rooney family, who have owned the Steelers since 1933, and Ireland.Key Facts
- The NFL game features the Minnesota Vikings and the Pittsburgh Steelers playing in Dublin.
- It will be held at the historic Croke Park on Sunday, 28 September.
- The Steelers were founded by Art Rooney's family in 1933.
- Art Rooney's great-grandparents emigrated from Ireland during the Great Famine.
- The Pittsburgh Steelers have the most Super Bowl wins, tied with the New England Patriots.
- Dan Rooney, a former president of the Steelers, pushed for NFL games in Ireland.
- Dan Rooney served as the US Ambassador to Ireland from 2009 to 2012.
- The Rooney family has significantly impacted the Steelers and the broader NFL, including establishing the Rooney Rule for hiring practices.
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