Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with. Hes written a book about his life fighting back, which. To check availability, click here to contact leading authorities. The inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier, will benefit military veterans. The hard lessons rocky bleier learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football. Rocky bleiers story is one of the most gripping tales of courage and determination that i have ever heard. Aug 21, 2017 this feature focuses on the pittsburgh steelers legend as reflects on his service in vietnam and a remarkable nfl career. The rocky bleier story 1980 is a biography, drama movie starring robert urich and bonnie bedelia.
I look back on it as an experience that kind of makes me who. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 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. Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called fighting back. Rocky bleier has rereleased his book fighting back to benefit u. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
Rocky bleier recalls vietnam war, 40 years after it ended. The play pittsburgh official ticket source oreilly. Autographed on the cover by rocky bleier and updated with 2 new chapters. The rocky bleier story film streaming ita altadefinizione hd. Fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier alibris. Dec 27, 2008 rocky bleier s story is one of the most gripping tales of courage and determination that i have ever heard. The official fan page of the former pittsburgh steeler, four time super bowl champion. The play provides a poignant introspective glimpse of a living legend. 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.
The doctors told him that he would never be able to walk again but he didnt let that stop him. This intimate portrait features rocky bleiers multifaceted life as a super bowl champion, wounded warrior, family man and community activist. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil, paperback. 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. Find highquality rocky bleier stock photos and editorial news pictures from getty images. 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. Fighting back special edition, autographed by rocky bleier.
Rocky bleier looks back over his extraordinary life and shares his insights on memory with his audience. Rocky bleier the official fan page, pittsburgh, pa. However, against tremendous odds he fought his way back and became a fourtime super bowl champion. Share in this rare opportunity to witness rocky bleier in an intimate and unforgettable evening. This feature focuses on the pittsburgh steelers legend as reflects on his service in vietnam and a remarkable nfl career. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new american century.
Buy fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier online at alibris. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Rocky bleier confronts his past in espns the return pittsburgh. 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. Pittsburgh steelers great rocky bleier related his classic story of heroism and perseverance in his 1975 memoir, fighting back. I do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier.
The rocky bleier story guarda film con sottotitoli in italiano gratuitamente. Rocky bleier is a legendary nfl running back, fourtime super bowl champion, and a keynote speaker. Rocky bleier shares some stories of service newsradio 1020 kdka. 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. Rocky bleier eagles talent nfl running back vietnam war. It is one of the greatest comebacks in sports history told by a man who, seriously wounded in vietnam, was described by the u. This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier.
Get your kindle here, or download a free kindle reading app. Since his heyday with the steelers, bleier has moved into the world of entertainment. As running back for the fourtime super bowl champion pittsburgh steelers, he overcame seemingly insurmountable obstacles to achieve his ultimate dream. Then rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people. The story of rocky bleier is the story of courage and perseverance, and is. Rocky blair tells how he overcame the battle wounds of vietnam. His hard work to overcome those obstacles culminated in a return to football and four super bowl victories.
Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well remembered tv movie of the early 1980s. Sep 01, 1975 when rocky bleier got off the plane he just happened to have with him a copy of fighting back. When rocky bleier got off the plane he just happened to have with him a copy of fighting back. 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.
Check out his book fighting back, as it is now updated with new pictures and extra chapters. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers. Had bleier been a philadelphia eagle, he would probably be my favorite athlete of all time. The inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier is narrated by rocky himself. Written with noted journalist terry oneil, it was acclaimed not for its account of a football player, but of a soldier during wartime. Rocky is a war hero, a steelers legend and a thursday night tailgate hall of famer. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device.
Notably, he served in vietnam and 40 years after the war ended, the former running back recalls that part of his life and this. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. The first edition, written by bleier and terry oneil, was released in 1975 and chronicled bleier s story of being wounded in the vietnam war in 1969. Rocky bleier was seriously wounded in vietnam, but was able to bounce back and become a star with the pittsburgh steelers. Rocky teamed up with terry oneill to write fighting back, a great education in steelers history and human achievement. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits.
Rocky s theatrical credits include pittsburgh public theaters the play, film credits back street justice and fighting back, and others. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert. Now a special edition of the book that contains two additional chapters is available. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier ultimately walks again. Sn podcast week 10 interview with rocky bleier steelernation. 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. Story of rocky bleier his injuries in vietnam and his struggle to return to football.
Pittsburgh newsradio 1020 kdka former steelers running back and vietnam war combat veteran, rocky bleier, will share some of his stories of service on monday night at the heinz history center. With robert urich, bonnie bedelia, richard herd, howard cosell. Nov 10, 2009 rocky bleier was seriously wounded in vietnam, but was able to bounce back and become a star with the pittsburgh steelers. Rocky bleier found himself fighting back one last day. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back.
Steelers icon rocky bleier on his new oneman stage show the play tells his life story, from wisconsin to vietnam to four super bowls. Rocky bleier s life is a gripping tale of courage on both the football fields of america and the battle fields of vietnam. Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, bleier returns to the u. 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. Proceeds from the new release, titled fighting back. 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. Join facebook to connect with rocky bleier and others you may know. 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 bleier s 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.
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