The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, starring robert urich. Roach and christina rivers welcome steelers legend rocky bleier to the show. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil, paperback. Rocky bleier judge julius alexander randolph, usmc select performances is a former nfl player with the pittsburgh steelers. Fighting back by rocky bleier hardcover book steelers pro shop.
Rocky bleier signed jersey autographed, authentic nfl. As the head of rbvetco, rocky bleier leads by example, from his service in vietnam, to his football career with notre dame and the pittsburgh steelers, and through his community and veterans affairs activities including the beating the odds foundation, the flight 93 memorial, and navoba. Rocky bleier interview with the wounded vietnam war. Distinguished as a running back of the national football league nfl, who hails from appleton, wisconsin, rocky bleier has also found other interests apart from playing professional football. Dec 14, 2016 steelers icon rocky bleier on his new oneman stage show the play tells his life story, from wisconsin to vietnam to four super bowls. Apr 11, 2015 i do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. Rocky blair tells how he overcame the battle wounds of vietnam. Rocky is a war hero, a steelers legend and a thursday night tailgate hall of famer. While in vietnam he sustained injuries to his legs which made it questionable as. Story of rocky bleier his injuries in vietnam and his struggle to return to football. A rocky bleier personal appearance, rocky bleier speaking engagement, or rocky bleier endorsement will reflect well on your company. Share in this rare opportunity to witness rocky bleier in an intimate and unforgettable evening.
Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well remembered tv movie of the early 1980s. His hard work to overcome those obstacles culminated in a return to football and four super bowl victories. Then rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people. Rocky s theatrical credits include pittsburgh public theaters the play, film credits back street justice and fighting back, and others. Rocky bleier in the play at pittsburgh public theater. Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called fighting back. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, bleier returns to the u. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports.
The fame and fortune from the match soon runs scarce and to make ends meet, rocky agrees to a rematch with apollo. The play provides a poignant introspective glimpse of a living legend. Pittsburgh rocky bleier found himself fighting back one last day at three rivers stadium sunday first to score the touchdown that lifted the pittsburgh steelers to a 2116 victory over the. Rocky bleier motivational speaker fee rocky bleier. In the aftermath of his bout with apollo creed carl weathers, rocky sylvester stallone attempts to lead a peaceful life with his new bride, adrian talia shire. This is the account of rockys fight back from having been told that he might walk normally again with a lot of therapy to playing on and running for the pittsburgh steelers, ultimately to a successful participation in the.
Let talk about some things we should bring back from childhood. Rocky bleiers story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and organizations to reach their. Had bleier been a philadelphia eagle, he would probably be my favorite athlete of all time. Robert patrick bleier was born in 1946 in appleton, wisconsin, where his family lived above his dads tavern.
Rocky bleier looks back over his extraordinary life and shares his insights on memory with his audience. Rocky bleier in the play at pittsburgh public theater its difficult to imagine a more engaging, comfortable presence than bleiers. Fans can purchase rockys book, fighting back, as well as follow him at. A history of the sports reference sponsorship system. I hope that his story inspires you as it has melike the rocky bleier story, it shows what can be accomplished with a focused intention, a solid belief and a big heart. Nov 10, 2009 rocky bleier was seriously wounded in vietnam, but was able to bounce back and become a star with the pittsburgh steelers. When rocky bleier got off the plane he just happened to have with him a copy of fighting back. The story of rocky bleier is the story of courage and perseverance, and is quite poignant despite its movie of the week trappings. Rocky blair tells how he overcame the battle wounds of vietnam through rigid selfdiscipline to play in the super bowl.
Based on bleiers 1975 autobiography of the same name, it tells the story of how, after becoming a running back for the steelers in 1968, he was then drafted by. The play pittsburgh official ticket source oreilly. Fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier alibris. The play with rocky bleier is available now for your regional theater or group to book. Although not yet 30 years old when he penned the book, he had dramatic and inspiring experiences to share. Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. Rocky bleier found himself fighting back one last day. Rocky bleier updates book fighting back to raise money for veterans servicesraising money to provide services for local veterans is why former pittsburgh steeler rocky bleier is reissuing an. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. Everything changes, through, when rocky is offered the opportunity to step in with the reigning heavyweight champion, mason the line dixon. Rocky also has a few hot takes on the current state of the team and what he thinks they.
As a matter of fact, he has channeled his experiences on war through a. Fighting back tells the story of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier and his journey through football and fighting in the vietnam war. The author of the book fighting back talks about its rerelease, his passion for helping veterans and his days with the steelers. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert urich based on bleiers 1975 autobiography of the same name, it tells the story of how, after becoming a running back for the steelers in 1968, he was then drafted by the u. For decades, fighting back served as a shining example of courage and determination for people in all walks of life. Not falling within the ideal of what a running back should look like, bleier had to run. Rocky teamed up with terry oneill to write fighting back, a great education in steelers history and human achievement. Exclusive interview with steelers legend and author of.
Rocky balboa sylvester stallone has now been retired for some time, but hardup for money, he decides to step back into the ring against a few smalltime boxers. The may 2011 issue of armchair general featured an interview titled 10 questions. To hire rocky bleier now for any corporate appearance, fundraiser, motivational speaker event, personal appearance, autograph signing, or website endorsement please contact our celebrity agents at 18776sports. Fighting back, rocky bleier steel city underground. Aug 21, 2017 this feature focuses on the pittsburgh steelers legend as reflects on his service in vietnam and a remarkable nfl career. Rocky bleier interview with the wounded vietnam war veteran. Rocky bleier recalls vietnam war, 40 years after it ended.
Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in. This feature focuses on the pittsburgh steelers legend as reflects on his service in vietnam and a remarkable nfl career. Sep 01, 1975 when rocky bleier got off the plane he just happened to have with him a copy of fighting back. Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. The rocky bleier story, and it was made into a television movie in 1980, with robert urich starring as bleier, richard herd as steelers coach chuck noll, art carney as team owner art rooney, and many of bleier s teammates including matt bahr and mean joe. Rocky bleiers fighting back gets a reissue, with help. Dec 27, 2008 rocky bleier s story is one of the most gripping tales of courage and determination that i have ever heard. With robert urich, bonnie bedelia, richard herd, howard cosell. Buy fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier online at alibris.
Rocky bleiers story is one of the most gripping tales of courage and determination that i have ever heard. Notably, he served in vietnam and 40 years after the war ended, the former running back recalls that part of his life and this. Rocky bleier was a standout halfback for the notre dame fighting irish football team during the mid1960s. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Musing on the ways in which the body and mind are regenerated, he says, i may not be the same person that i was 43 years ago when i was walking the rice paddies of vietnam, or 32 years ago, when i last wore a uniform in the national football league. The rocky bleier story, which was based on the autobiography rocky wrote in 1975. The story of rocky bleier is the story of courage and perseverance, and is. I do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. At the height of the vietnam war, bleier was thrust into combat early and was seriously wounded. Rocky bleier was seriously wounded in vietnam, but was able to bounce back and become a star with the pittsburgh steelers. From a national championship at notre dame to the battlefields of vietnam to four super bowl victories with the pittsburgh steelers, rocky has overcome adversity and kept a positive outlook that has brought success in his personal and professional lives.
The doctors told him that he would never be able to walk again but he didnt let that stop him. Rocky bleier interview with the wounded vietnam war veteran by john ingoldsby. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new american century. View rocky bleiers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Auto suggestions are available once you type at least 3 letters. His career was interrupted when he was drafted into the army. The rocky bleier story, and it was made into a television movie in 1980, with robert urich starring as bleier, richard herd as steelers coach chuck noll, art carney as team owner art rooney, and many of bleiers teammates including matt bahr and mean joe. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers. Rocky bleiers story a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of america and the battle fields of vietnam has held audiences in rapt attention for years. Steelers icon rocky bleier on his new oneman stage show the play tells his life story, from wisconsin to vietnam to four super bowls. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier ultimately walks again. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected.
This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier. Join facebook to connect with rocky bleier and others you may know. This is the uncut version of that interview, presented as an online extra for armchair general readers. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover rockys.
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