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It was written by Dan Rooney's son, Jim, and was described as a beatification of his father's character and leadership, highlighting his values and impact on the Steelers organization.
Most books written by an offspring, he writes, fall into one of two categories, a tell-all or a beatification.
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It was written by Dan Rooney's son, Jim, and was described as a beatification of his father's character and leadership, highlighting his values and impact on the Steelers organization.
Most books written by an offspring, he writes, fall into one of two categories, a tell-all or a beatification.
Jim Rooney argues that his father was successful with the Steelers because of the kind of person he was. Honest, humble, compassionate.
Episode: 603. Did the N.F.L. Solve Diversity Hiring? (Part...
It was written by Jim Rooney about his father, Dan Rooney, and was described as a beatification rather than a tell-all. It focused on Dan's character, highlighting his honesty, humility, and compassion.
Most books written by an offspring, he writes, fall into one of two categories, a tell-all or a beatification.
This book falls into the latter.
Jim Rooney argues that his father was successful with the Steelers because of the kind of person he was.
Honest, humble, compassionate.
He wasn't colorful like his father, the chief, but Dan Rooney cared about building things well, running things well, and he didn't need to get the credit.