Joseph Patrick Rooney (August 28, 1898 – March 4, 1979) was a Canadian-born American professional football player. After attending high school in Virginia, Minnesota, Rooney made his professional debut in the early years of National Football League (NFL) in 1923 with the Duluth Kelleys. He played for the Kelleys, Duluth Eskimos, Chicago Cardinals, Pottsville Maroons and Rock Island Independents during his 7-year career.[1]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | August 28, 1898 Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died: | March 4, 1979 (aged 80) St. Louis County, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 177 lb (80 kg) |
| Position: | End / Tackle |
| Career history | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
References
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