Francis Fogarty (American football)
Francis G. Fogarty (November 18, 1918 – August 17, 1969) was an American football executive who served as the general manager of the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1951 until his death prior to the 1969 season.[4] While being transported to a prisoner of war camp, Fogarty was able to escape and fought with the Free France resistance group before returning to his unit.[2] He began as an auditor and bookkeeper with the team and also worked for the boxing club owned by Steelers founder Art Rooney and his friend.[15] He ultimately served 18 years as the general manager of the Steelers and became known as "Art Rooney's right hand man" – the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette noted that "he knew more about the inner workings of the local football team than anyone around.[2] Al Abrams of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette commented that "all of us lost a good friend and a fine gentleman ... Of all the people I have met in sports locally, there wasn't a nicer man than Fran Fogarty.