CANTON, Ohio (WKBN) – The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced on Wednesday that Art Rooney Jr. is a semifinalist for the Class of 2026 in the Contributor category. Rooney was the team’s personnel director from 1965 to 1986 and is a member of the Steelers Ring of Honor.

Art Rooney Jr. is one step closer to being a finalist for the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Rooney Jr., who has worked for the Pittsburgh Steelers since 1961 and remains on the board of directors, is one of nine semifinalists in the contributor category for the Class of 2026.

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.

Former Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Buddy Parker is one of the nine coaching candidate semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall […] This article originally appeared on Steelers Now: Former Steelers C

Nine individuals who contributed to the sport of professional football in distinct ways have reached the Semifinalists stage for possible election to the Pro Football Hall of Fame’s Class of 2026 presented by Visual Edge IT.

Former teammates feel James Harrison, Maurkice Pouncey and Hines Ward all deserve their spot in the Pro Football Hall of Fame

A former Steelers head coach and two Western Pennsylvania natives are semifinalists for the Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2026.

PITTSBURGH — Former Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey is one of 52 Modern-Era players advancing in the voting for the 2026 class of the Football Hall

On Wednesday, it was revealed that C Maurkice Pouncey, WR Hines Ward, K Gary Anderson, and OLB James Harrison were among the 52 modern-era players advancing in the voting process. With hopes of entering the semifinalist stage, the Hall of Fame’s 50-person selection committee will individually cast their votes for 25 of the 52 nominees to advance.

Fans of the Pittsburgh Steelers rejoice! The Pro Football Hall of Fame announced the 21 Class of 2026 Contributor nominees — and the Steel City brand of football was represented by none other than VP Art Rooney Jr. The personnel director from 1965 to ...