Joe Rooney
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Position: DL
Date of Birth: August 28, 1898
Height / Weight: 6'0" / 177 lbs
First Team: DUL (1923)
Last Team: POT (1928)
Career Summary
Last Updated: February 10, 2025
Joe Rooney - NFL Career Overview
Date of Birth: August 28, 1898
Position: Defensive Lineman (DL)
Career Timeline
- 1923: Started his professional career with the Duluth Kelleys (DUL)
- 1924-1927: Played for the Rock Island Independents (RI)
- 1928: Finished his career with the Pottsville Maroons (POT)
Career Highlights and Accomplishments
- Joe Rooney was one of the early players in the NFL, contributing to the growth of professional football in its formative years.
- His versatility on the defensive line helped set a standard for future players in the position.
- Despite playing in an era with limited statistics, Rooney's contributions on defense were noted for their importance to team success.
Legacy
While not as widely known as some of his contemporaries, Joe Rooney played a significant role in the development of the game during the 1920s, a period that laid the foundation for the modern NFL.
Source: gpt-4o-mini
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