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Feb 9, 2024 · By Joshua Skovlund | Published Feb 9, 2024 3:22 PM EST. Culture. Rocky Bleier was drafted by both the Steelers and the U.S. Army simultaneously. He served honorably, receiving a purple heart...
Rocky Bleier. Robert Patrick "Rocky" Bleier ( / ˈblaɪər / 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.
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Jan 9, 2017 · Forty years ago Thursday, the Vietnam War ended with the fall of Saigon to the North Vietnamese, and for countless veterans across the United States, the date represents a time for reflection...
Mar 23, 2017 · Interview with Rocky Bleier: ; From the NFL to Vietnam and Back. by Amy Chan 3/23/2017. Audio Coming Soon. Share This Article. The incredible career of Rocky Bleier, running back on one of professional football’s greatest teams, was nearly preempted by a North Vietnamese Army attack on Aug. 20, 1969. Bleier’s amazing perseverance in ...
Nov 11, 2020 · Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. 0:03. 0:56. 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...
Nov 10, 2022 · Today, in a special Veterans Day episode, we’ll hear from Rocky Bleier. Bleier served in the infantry in Vietnam until an enemy grenade injured both his legs and sent him home. He made a full recovery and went on to win four SuperBowls with the Pittsburgh steelers.