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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.

  3. Aug 22, 2021 · Rocky Bleier was a running back for Notre Dame who was drafted by the Steelers in 1969. He served in the Vietnam War and was injured by enemy forces, but returned to play for the Steelers in their glory years.

  4. Learn how Rocky Bleier overcame serious wounds in Vietnam and became a star running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers, who won four Super Bowls. Discover the lessons he learned from his courage, determination and optimism in his book and speeches.

  5. On August 20, 1969, Bleier was on a routine patrol in Heip Duic when his platoon was ambushed in a rice paddy, wounding his left thigh. He was also seriously injured when an enemy grenade...

  6. Rocky Bleier played for the Steelers from 1968 to 1980 and won four Super Bowls. He also served in the U.S. Army and was wounded in combat during the Vietnam War, earning the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart.

    • Notre Dame
    • Running Back
    • 5' 11"
    • 210 lbs.
  7. Sep 1, 2018 · Rocky Bleier is a former running back for the Steelers who played in four Super Bowls and won two. He also served in the Vietnam War and received the Bronze Star and a Purple Heart for his bravery.

  8. Oct 5, 2016 · Rocky Bleier was drafted to both the Pittsburgh Steelers and The United States Army during the Vietnam War. See how he rehabbed from injuries sustained in the war to become a pivotal...

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