Rooney and Mara Say Goodbye
Dan Rooney needed to see his friend, Wellington Mara, one final time. The Steelers' chairman flew to New York to say a final "thank you". Rooney cherished Mara's advice in all matters regarding their shared family business.
The New York Giants co-owner and Rooney always sat side by side at league meetings dating to the 1950s. Their last words fittingly concerned the New York Giants.
"Well (Mara) woke up briefly and I told him, "This team you have is really doing well," Rooney says. "Well said, 'Yeah!' He smiled and went back to sleep."
