Mike Tomlin, right, stands with his wife, Kiya, and Pittsburgh Steelers owner Dan Rooney, during a press conference at the Steelers headquarters in Pittsburgh, Monday, Jan. 22, 2007. Tomlin, the defensive coordinator of the Minnesota Vikings, was hired by the Steelers and will be the first black head coach in the team's 74-year history. (AP Photo/Andrew Rush) Original Filename: drooneytomlin.jpg
Beyond the boundless impact he had on his own organization, Mr. Rooney will forever be synonymous with efforts in athletics to encourage opportunities for minority coaches. Read more >