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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.
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.
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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.
Jan 9, 2017 · Rocky Bleier played at Notre Dame and for the Pittsburgh Steelers. 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's 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.
Dec 27, 2008 · Almost 30 years after his final game, Rocky Bleier remains one of the most popular players in the history of Pittsburgh sports. He wrote a book called Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story...
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.
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.
Nov 11, 2020 · Appleton native Rocky Bleier, who won four Super Bowls as a halfback with the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970s, endured one of the more remarkable journeys to athletic excellence after...
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