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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.
BIOGRAPHY. 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.
635.9. Checkout the latest stats for Rocky Bleier. Get info about his position, age, height, weight, college, draft, and more on Pro-football-reference.com.
Still ranked ninth of the team's all-time rushing list, Bleier also finished his career with two touchdown receptions in the playoffs, including an acrobatic one in Super Bowl XIII. Rocky Bleier: Biographical information on Pittsburgh Steelers legendary running back, Rocky Bleier.
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.
Sep 1, 2018 · Bleier, Rocky Biography. Rocky Bleier was inducted into the Steelers Hall of Honor as a member of the Class of 2018. Football often is compared to war by the overly-dramatic. 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.
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