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Michigan State Football: Le’Veon Bell mourns the passing of Dan Rooney

By Connor Muldowney

Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) reacts after the game against the New England Patriots in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 22, 2017; Foxborough, MA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell (26) reacts after the game against the New England Patriots in the 2017 AFC Championship Game at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-USA TODAY Sports /
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Former Michigan State football star running back Le’Veon Bell mourned the passing of Steelers’ chairman/owner Dan Rooney Thursday.

Pro Football Hall of Fame owner Dan Rooney passed away on Thursday afternoon, sending shock waves throughout the NFL. The Steelers’ owner/chairman was one of the most influence front office members in the entire league.

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Former Michigan State football star running back and current All-Pro Le’Veon Bell took to Twitter to show just how much Rooney meant to him.

It’s not rare to see players take the news the hardest because the owners are responsible for getting, and keeping, these guys on the team. Rooney was one of the most revered owners in the NFL and even has a rule named after him.

In fact, the “Rooney Rule” pertains to NFL teams with head coach of general manager vacancies required to interview at least one minority candidate. This really turned the page on the league and earned him some major respect.

The Rooney family has owned the Steelers since their induction into the league back in 1933 and they have done a fantastic job, winning 22 division titles and six Super Bowls.

Bell has been one of the more successful Steelers over the past decade and the news hit him hard.

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Rooney would have been 85 in July. You can bet the Steelers will be playing for him during the 2017 season. Could another Super Bowl be on the way?

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