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Robert Patrick "Rocky" Bleier (/ ˈ b l aɪ ər / BLY-ər, born March 5, 1946) is an American former professional football player and a veteran of the United States Army. He played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968 and from 1970 to 1980.
Rocky Bleier knows the difference. A 16th-round draft choice by the Steelers in 1968 as a halfback out of Notre Dame, Bleier also was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1969. Eventually shipped overseas, Bleier was wounded in combat during the Vietnam War.
Aug 22, 2021 · Former Steelers running back Rocky Bleier was one of these athletes. Bleier began his NFL career in 1968. He was then drafted to serve in the military during the Vietnam War. While serving overseas, Bleier was seriously injured by enemy forces. It looked like his career was over.
Sep 1, 2018 · Rocky Bleier knows the difference. A 16th-round draft choice by the Steelers in 1968 as a halfback out of Notre Dame, Bleier also was drafted by the U.S. Army in 1969. Eventually shipped overseas, Bleier was wounded in combat during the Vietnam War.
Rocky is a war hero, a Steelers legend and a Thursday Night Tailgate Hall of Famer. Hear Rocky plus your favorite NFL Legends & Stars sharing their stories year round on Thursday Night Tailgate heard on the Armed Forces Radio Network, iHeart Radio, Tunein, iTunes & Podbean.
Framed through parallels to football and Rocky Bleier’s personal journey as a war veteran, national collegiate football champion, and four-time 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.
Dec 7, 1980 · Football jock Rocky Bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the Pittsburgh Steelers, only to be drafted in the Vietnam War. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, Bleier returns to the U.S., and told he will never walk again.
He not only made the Pittsburgh Steelers, but also eventually became a starting running back on a team that won four Super Bowls and became the greatest football team of the 20th century. The hard lessons Rocky Bleier learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football.
Active Roster for the Pittsburgh Steelers Off season training brought Bleier back to the Steelers' starting lineup.
WATCH: Best of Woodson. Take in some of the best moments from the Steelers career of Rod Woodson. Watch highlights from Rocky Bleier's career.
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