Joe Rooney

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. References 1898 births 1979 deaths American football ends Canadian emigrants to the United States Chicago Cardinals players Duluth Eskimos players Duluth Kelleys players Rock Island Independents players Pottsville Maroons players Sportspeople from Saskatoon Players of American football from Saskatchewan