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  1. Daniel Eugene Ruettiger (born August 23, 1948), is an American motivational speaker and author who played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. His early life and career at Notre Dame were the inspiration for the 1993 film Rudy.

  2. Jul 23, 2023 · The real-life Rudy Ruettiger had long aspired to play football for the University of Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish was the favorite team of his father, a miner who respected hard work. As chronicled in Rudy, Ruettiger struggled to overcome financial and physical hurdles in pursuit of his goal.

  3. Dec 27, 2019 · On Nov. 8, 1975, Notre Dame coach Dan Devine put walk-on Rudy Ruettiger (45) in for the last play of the game. Ruettiger sacked Georgia Tech quarterback Rudy Allen as time expired and was...

  4. Mar 8, 2024 · The real-life Rudy Ruettiger made his Hollywood dreams come true with the 1993 film. He went on to become a motivational speaker, author, and pastor.

  5. Mar 27, 2024 · Here's everything to know about Rudy Ruettiger, the Notre Dame football legend whose underdog story inspired the 1993 sports biopic 'Rudy.'

  6. Jun 29, 2023 · Find out the reason why Rudy is known as Notre Dame's Rudy Ruettiger. Learn the inspiring tale of Ruettiger's determination and resilience.

  7. Irish players, including Daniel “RudyRuettiger (#45) sack the Georgia Tech quarterback on the final play of Notre Dame’s 1975 home finale.

  8. Sep 14, 2022 · Ruettiger was the third born of 14 children in Joliet, Illinois, in 1948, the son of a German-American family. He was a kid who didn't do well in school, due to...

  9. Rudy Ruettiger // Strong of Heart // University of Notre Dame. His Story is the Stuff of Legends. by John Walters | 2018. In the first century A.D., St. Paul’s ministry took him to outposts across the Roman Empire: to Ephesus and Philippi, to Corinth and Thessalonica.

  10. Jan 18, 2010 · After enrolling at Notre Dame, Rudy tried out for a walk-on spot. Going up against 15 other students, he was one of two chosen to prepare the varsity team while serving on the scout team. The ...

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