Art Rooney Jr. has been selected as a semifinalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026 in the Contributor category.

Rooney, who is a member of the Steelers Hall of Honor, was the team's Personnel Director from 1965-86.

He worked with Hall of Fame coach Chuck Noll, Rooney Jr. and the Steelers scouting department drafted, or signed as rookie free agents, 10 future Hall of Famers from 1969-74, and the team would go on to win four Super Bowl championships during the 1970s. He is currently a vice-president with the team.

Reduction votes also are occurring in the Modern-Era Players, Seniors and Coach categories. Eventually, 20 Finalists will be presented at the Selection Committee's annual meeting in advance of Super Bowl LX: 15 Modern-Era Players, three Seniors, one Coach and one

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