Steelers President Art Rooney II Congratulates Alan Faneca, Bill Nunn On Pro Football Hall Of Fame…

Steelers President Art Rooney II Congratulates Alan Faneca, Bill Nunn On Pro Football Hall Of Fame Elections

By: KDKA-TV News Staff

PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Following Alan Faneca’s and Bill Nunn’s being elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame, Steelers team president Art Rooney II was among those to offer congratulations to the former offensive lineman and scout.

Rooney said in part that Faneca was a unique player in that he was “big and strong,” but also praised Faneca’s mobility.

A message from President Art Rooney II to Class of 2021 member :

— Pittsburgh Steelers

Rooney referenced this combination while remembering Faneca’s key block in Super Bowl XL in 2006 that helped spring Willie Parker’s 75-yard touchdown run that is still an NFL record.

. The two will be honored in Canton in August. Alongside these two will be former Steelers head coach Bill Cowher, and former Steelers defensive backs Troy Polamalu and Donnie Shell.

Canton is going Black and Gold in August.

HOF Inductions:

-Bill Cowher
-Troy Polamalu
-Donnie Shell
-Bill Nunn
-Alan Faneca

Cowboys-Steelers HOF game.

— Brooke Pryor

Rooney also congratulated Nunn in a separate post, saying that things Nunn taught several key members of the Steelers organization are still apparent in everyday work.

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