The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, starring robert urich. With robert urich, bonnie bedelia, richard herd, howard cosell. Your order is estimated to ship within the next 37 business days. Bleier, who was just announced as a member of the steelers hall of honor class of 2018, released a special edition of his book fighting back as a part of the fighting back for veterans campaign. Then terry oneil, whom he had known at notre dame, put fighting back together and stein and day of. 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 interview with the wounded vietnam war. Rocky took a tape recorder to the super bowl last winter and began talking at it. Rocky bleier and son, adri bleier, form bleier zagula. Dec 14, 2016 still, bleier thinks that his story though previously told in his book fighting back and its 1980 tvmovie adaptation is known to many people only in broad strokes, and that younger. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. 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. Rocky bleier the official fan page, pittsburgh, pa.
The play pittsburgh official ticket source oreilly. Rocky s story of making a comeback to play professional football after getting injured in vietnam is quite compelling. 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. View rocky bleiers profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. Story of rocky bleier his injuries in vietnam and his struggle to return to football.
The story of rocky bleier, the pittsburgh steeler running back who, though seriously wounded in vietnam, was able to train hard and work his way back to playing condition, eventually helping the steelers to win a world championship read more read less click to open popover. The rocky bleier story would likely have ended at this point, except for one simple stroke of luck. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new american century. 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. Bleiers story is welldocumented through his book fighting back as well as numerous blogs and newspaper articles. 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. First 20,000 copies will be personally autographed by rocky this special edition dust jacket displays a rich, softtouch cover with embossed, gold foil detail. Dc steelcity mafia, put rocky bleier in the hall of fame, us veterans corps, bleier insurance group, jarrod bunch, dan bickley, central blair recreation, jersey rob, blinded veterans association, zambelli fireworks, godsaidmansaid, 1970s pittsburgh steelers dynasty, u. The story of rocky bleier is the story of courage and perseverance, and is quite poignant despite its movie of the week trappings. Oct 30, 2017 rocky bleier is back at the oreilly from december 28 thru january 6 in this smash hit, oneman play by gene collier. The first edition, written by bleier and terry oneil, was released in 1975 and chronicled bleiers story of being wounded in the vietnam war in 1969 but beating the odds and returning to the steelers. Dec 19, 2017 rocky bleier stops by to talk about his oneman show, the play.
Join steelers great rocky bleier in fighting back for veterans, by purchasing a special autographed edition of his book. Rocky bleier stops by to talk about the second edition of his book, fighting back. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover rockys. He was then drafted into the vietnam war, where he was injured by a grenade, and was told that he would never walk again. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier ultimately walks. He earned both the purple heart and the bronze star for his service in vietnam. Rocky bleier embodies heroism, determination, teamwork, and leadership. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert urich. Rocky bleier fighting back book summary and study guide. Rocky has recently published a book on the subject, dont fumble your retirement new money lessons learned by four time super bowl champion rocky bleier and is joined by his son, adri. Bleier, a motivational speaker and a partner in two wireless companies based in pittsburgh, has not lost any passion for sharing his story, made famous by his book, fighting back.
Army chief of staff, steelers nation monterrey, wqed education, bolt the. Fighting back by rocky bleier hardcover book steelers pro shop. Rocky bleier discuses 2nd edition of fighting back youtube. Giving back rocky bleier 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. He authored the autobiographical work, fighting back. The story of rocky bleier tv movie 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. The hard lessons rocky bleier learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back and on stages of speaking appearances around the country. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in. Bleier currently tours the united states, talking to high school students as a motivational. Fighting back tells the story of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier and his journey through football and fighting in the vietnam war. Rocky bleier stops by to talk about his oneman show, the play.
This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier. Buy the book framed through parallels to football and rocky bleier s personal journey as a war veteran, national collegiate football champion, and fourtime super bowl champion with the pittsburgh steelers, bleier s story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and organizations to reach their greatest potential. 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. Some of those lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back, and an abctv movie of the week by the same name. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, bleier returns to the u. The official fan page of the former pittsburgh steeler, four time super bowl champion. Book rocky bleier for public speaking harry walker agency. An underdog from the start he was the 417th pick in the 1968 nfl draft bleier was. A hero on and off the field, four time super bowl champion rocky bleier defied the odds and made a comeback that will forever be etched in steelers history.
The rocky bleier story which was made into a television movie starring robert urich, richard herd and art carney. Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. The story of rocky bleier is a story of courage and perseverance, and this movie is rather poignant despite its, movie of the week, trappings. Quite a story, and thank you for explaining it in such detail. It is the story of his fighting back from the injury, and his return to the national football league.
The story of rocky bleier is the story of courage and perseverance, and is. Sep 01, 1975 rocky took a tape recorder to the super bowl last winter and began talking at it. Now a special edition of the book that contains two additional chapters is available. Rocky bleiers story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and. Defeating all odds, bleier regained his running back position on the. Be there to cheer him on as he tells his own inspiring story, which took him. A portion of the proceeds benefit the fighting back for veterans campaign. The play with rocky bleier is available now for your regional theater or group to book. After being drafted by the pittsburgh steelers in 1968, bleier was drafted by the u.
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. Rocky bleier looks back over his extraordinary life and shares his insights on memory with his audience. The doctors told him that he would never be able to walk again but he didnt let that stop him. Autographed on the cover by rocky bleier and updated with 2 new chapters. Fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier alibris. Rocky bleier found himself fighting back one last day. This is the account of rockys fight back from having been told that he. Rocky bleier, a physically marginal but emotionally and intellectually superior running back from notre dame is drafted first by the pittsburgh steelers and then by uncle sam. Oct 27, 2003 bleier, a motivational speaker and a partner in two wireless companies based in pittsburgh, has not lost any passion for sharing his story, made famous by his book, fighting back. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. After a triumphant soldout run at the oreilly this past december, rocky bleier returns by popular demand for nine shows only. In this inspiring oneman play, he shares the true story that took him from the football field to the battlefield and back where he helped the steelers to four super bowl victories. And, speaking of help, in your book fighting back, you reference the fellow soldier who carried you 500 yards to safety.
The play provides a poignant introspective glimpse of a living legend. Then rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people. Rocky bleier interview with the wounded vietnam war veteran. Share in this rare opportunity to witness rocky bleier in an intimate and unforgettable evening. If you want a condensed version, one of the best ive read is here. I do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. Running back rocky bleier was drafted into the army after his rookie season with the pittsburgh steelers. Bleier was drafted by the pittsburgh steelers, who were owned by a gentleman named arthur j. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively. 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. Oct 27, 2010 since his retirement in 1980, rocky has written a book titled fighting back. Even amidst the civic icons who are the 1970s super steelers, rocky bleiers story always stood out. It tells the story of rocky bleier, who, after becoming a running back for the pittsburgh steelers in 1968 was then drafted by the u.
Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well remembered tv movie of the early 1980s. 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. Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well made tv movie from the early 80s. See more ideas about pittsburgh steelers, steeler nation and pittsburgh sports. Rocky decided to beat all odds, and make it back to the nfl. Former nfl running back who won four super bowls, ix, x, xiii, and xiv, with the pittsburgh steelers. He was awarded a purple heart and a bronze star while serving in the vietnam war. Rocky then won a super bowl with the steelers and still kept playing football. Then terry oneil, whom he had known at notre dame, put fighting back together and stein and day of new york. Told he would never walk again after receiving severe wounds, he bravely rehabilitated himself to condition for reentry into the nfl. Rocky also tours the nation as a motivational speaker inspiring those across the country to be the best that you can be and to never give up. Buy fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier online at alibris. Rockys story of making a comeback to play professional football after getting injured in vietnam is quite compelling.
No one ever came forward, and again, i think it was a time of reaction. The rocky bleier story, which was made into a tv movie in 1980. Since his retirement in 1980, rocky has written a book titled fighting back. The rocky bleier story plot 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. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers. Rocky bleier is back at the oreilly from december 28 thru january 6 in this smash hit, oneman play by gene collier. Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called fighting back. I was pleasantly surprised to get a bit of an inside look into how the nfl works managing players and such, how much work really goes into the off season, and how much interaction.
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