[PAR] [TLE] Dan Rooney [SEP] Daniel Milton Rooney (July 20, 1932 – April 13, 2017) was chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers, an American football team in the National Football League (NFL), and son of the Steelers' founder, Art Rooney.  Dan Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to the game.  He was credited with spearheading a requirement that NFL teams with head coach and general manager vacancies interview at least one minority candidate, which has become known as the "Rooney Rule". [PAR] [TLE] Rooney Rule [SEP] The Rooney Rule is a National Football League policy that requires league teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs.  It is sometimes cited as an example of affirmative action, though there is no quota or preference given to minorities in the hiring of candidates.  It was established in 2003, and variations of the rule are now in place in other industries.
[PAR] [TLE] Dan Rooney [ SEP ] Daniel Milton Rooney ( July 20 , 1932 – April 13 , 2017 ) was chairman of the Pittsburgh Steelers , an American football team in the National Football League ( NFL ) , and son of the Steelers ' founder , Art Rooney . Dan Rooney was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2000 for his contributions to the game . He was credited with spearheading a requirement that NFL teams with head coach and general manager vacancies interview at least one minority candidate , which has become known as the " Rooney Rule " . [PAR] [TLE] Rooney Rule [ SEP ] The Rooney Rule is a National Football League policy that requires league teams to interview minority candidates for head coaching and senior football operation jobs . It is sometimes cited as an example of affirmative action , though there is no quota or preference given to minorities in the hiring of candidates . It was established in 2003 , and variations of the rule are now in place in other industries .
In what year was the National Football League policy spearheaded by Dan Rooney established?
In what year was the National Football League policy spearheaded by Dan Rooney established ?
2003
2003