Steelers to wear special patch on uniform in tribute to late owner Rooney

The Pittsburgh Steelers will honor late owner and chairman Dan Rooney, who died in April, by wearing a special patch on their jerseys this season.

The circular patch is emblazoned with the letters DMR - which stands for Daniel Milton Rooney - inside a shamrock shape that pays tribute to Rooney's beloved Ireland.

Rooney served as the United States Ambassador to Ireland from July 2009 until his resignation in December 2012.