Fighting back special edition, autographed by rocky bleier. Oct 27, 2010 successful people are just ordinary people doing an extraordinary job. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert urich. Pittsburgh rocky bleier found himself fighting back one last day at three rivers stadium sunday first to score the touchdown that lifted the pittsburgh steelers to a 2116 victory over the. A portion of the proceeds benefit the fighting back for veterans campaign. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil, paperback. I will be passing this book on to a young man of 17 who, like mr.
Written with noted journalist terry oneil, it was acclaimed not for its account of a football player, but of a soldier during wartime. Rocky bleier had a great football career going for him as a member of the pittsburgh steelers. Pittsburgh steelers great rocky bleier, who robert urich had portrayed in the 1980 madefortv movie, fighting back. A hero on and off the field, four time super bowl champion rocky bleier defied the odds and made a comeback that will forever be etched in steelers history.
It tells the story of rocky bleier, who, after becoming a running back for the pittsburgh steelers in 1968 was then drafted by the u. It is one of the greatest comebacks in sports history told by a man who, seriously wounded in vietnam, was described by the u. Buy fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier online at alibris. Based on bleiers 1975 autobiography of the same name, it tells the story of how, after becoming a running back for the steelers in 1968, he was then drafted by the u. I was pleasantly surprised to get a bit of an inside look into how the nfl works managing players and such, how much work really goes into the off season, and how much interaction the players have with the head coach. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The hard lessons rocky bleier learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football. Rocky bleier updates book fighting back to raise money. The inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier, you will not only have the opportunity to be motivated by bleiers compelling story of recovery and triumph, you will also be helping to support men and women who dedicated their lives to protecting our country and our freedoms. Rocky bleier discuses 2nd edition of fighting back youtube. He already had bought a copy of fighting back when it was first published. I had read fighting back before and i knew who rocky bleier was.
Notably, he served in vietnam and 40 years after the war ended, the former running back recalls that part of his life and this. He believes in giving back whenever and however we can, and as such, he dedicates a great deal of time and energy to worthwhile community organizations and causes. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. Rocky bleier s fighting back gets a reissue, with help from gene collier and alejandro villanueva proceeds from sales of the book will benefit a new campaign, fighting back for veterans. Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot.
One of the great comebacks in sports history told by a young. The rocky bleier story, and it was made into a television movie in 1980, with robert urich starring as bleier, richard herd as steelers coach chuck noll, art carney as team owner art rooney, and many of bleier s teammates including matt bahr and mean joe. He has been married to jan gyurina since april, 1996. Rocky then won a super bowl with the steelers and still kept playing football. The story of rocky bleier 1980, the nfl on cbs 1956 and backstreet justice 1994. One of the biggest negatives for pittsburgh is the costly fumble by running back rashard. Fighting back by rocky bleier hardcover book steelers pro shop. The first 10,000 copies will be personally autographed by rocky. Robert urich stars as pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier. The play with rocky bleier is available now for your regional theater or group to book. Rocky blair tells how he overcame the battle wounds of vietnam through rigid selfdiscipline to play in the super bowl. Rocky bleiers story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and. Signed rocky bleier book fighting back football for sale.
For decades, fighting back served as a shining example of courage and determination for people in all walks of life. The official fan page of the former pittsburgh steeler, four time super bowl champion. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert. This is a rhyming book for elementary aged children, grades k4, which details the trials and tribulations of rocky bleier of steelers fame. Rocky decided to beat all odds, and make it back to the nfl. Rocky bleier fighting back book summary and study guide. Between 1971 and 1980, bleier took home 4 super bowl rings with the pittsburgh steelers. This book speaks of this mans courage and determination.
The blackwinged beasts could return at any \n moment. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively. Yes struggle with physical disabilitysickness sports story. Based on bleier s 1975 autobiography of the same name, it tells the story of how, after becoming a running back for the steelers in 1968, he was then drafted by the u. Fighting back for veterans joint training facility.
He was then drafted into the vietnam war, where he was injured by a grenade, and was told that he would never walk again. The story of rocky bleier tv movie 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Wkbd fighting back promo rocky bleier robert urich youtube. Rocky bleier stops by to talk about the second edition of his book, fighting back. Bleier, who was just announced as a member of the steelers hall of honor class of 2018, released a special edition of his book fighting back as a part of the fighting back for veterans campaign. The impact was so much deeper hearing the story from mr. The inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier is narrated by rocky himself. Rocky bleier, a physically marginal but emotionally and intellectually superior running back from notre dame is drafted first by the pittsburgh steelers and then by uncle sam. Rocky bleier s story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and organizations to reach their greatest potential. Join steelers great rocky bleier in fighting back for veterans, by purchasing a special autographed edition of his book. Book page has been handsigned in black felttip pen by rocky bleier steelers. Nov 10, 2009 rocky bleier was seriously wounded in vietnam, but was able to bounce back and become a star with the pittsburgh steelers.
Rocky bleiers life story is told through many stagesthe early childhood lessons of love for family, god and countryhis struggle to prove himself in collegehis experiences in vietnam and the consequences of being seriously woundedhis rehabilitation, and finally, the achievement of his goal to play professional football. Unfortunately, this young man just lost his arm and shoulder to cancer. From december 1986, this promo is for the madefortv movie fighting back. Rocky bleier signed fighting back book jsa coa pristine. I wanted a refresh on his story and downloaded this version of the story. Rocky bleier, a physically marginal but emotionally and intellectually superior running back from notre dame is drafted first by.
Rocky bleier recalls vietnam war, 40 years after it ended. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, bleier returns to the u. By john franko staff writer pittsburgh steelers great rocky bleier related his classic story of heroism and perseverance in his 1975 memoir, fighting back. What could be a better story than a young man who wanted to play football but got drafted to go to vietnam instead. The story of rocky bleier is the story of courage and perseverance, and is quite poignant despite its movie of the week trappings. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers.
Raising money to provide services for local veterans is why former pittsburgh steeler rocky bleier is reissuing an updated version of his classic book, fighting back. Rocky bleier was born on march 5, 1946 in appleton, wisconsin, usa as robert patrick bleier. Fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier alibris. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier ultimately walks again. He loved this updated version i gave to him for fathers day. It is the story of his fighting back from the injury, and his return to the national football league.
But, just as he has during his entire life, rocky also believes in the power of people. Now a special edition of the book that contains two additional chapters is available. The first edition, written by bleier and terry oneil, was released in 1975 and chronicled bleiers story of being wounded in the vietnam war in 1969 but beating the odds and returning to the steelers. The story of rocky bleier 1980 football jock rocky bleier robert urich makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. I do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. The rocky bleier story 1980 is a biography, drama movie starring robert urich and bonnie bedelia.
Bleier, loved football and played with lots of heart. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new american century. Sep 01, 1975 when rocky bleier got off the plane he just happened to have with him a copy of fighting back. Former steeler, military veteran rocky bleier shares his. After a triumphant soldout run at the oreilly this past december, rocky bleier returns by popular demand for nine shows only. Jtf is honored to be a part of the fighting back for veterans campaign, officially announced today.
Fighting back tells the story of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier and his journey through football and fighting in the vietnam war. Rocky bleier the story of rocky bleier is one of the most inspiring in the history of sports and it holds a special place in the hearts of pittsburgh. The rocky bleier story would likely have ended at this point, except for one simple stroke of luck. Injured by a bullet to the thigh and a hand grenade to the lower right leg, rocky is. I felt like we were hanging out at our favorite bar while he was telling me his story. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back. However, against tremendous odds he fought his way back and became a fourtime super bowl champion.
The story of rocky bleier is a story of courage and perseverance, and this movie is rather poignant despite its, movie of the week, trappings. Instead of listening to what everyone told him, rocky decided to beat all odds, and make it back to the nfl. Had bleier been a philadelphia eagle, he would probably be my favorite athlete of all time. As the head of rbvetco, rocky has built yet another success story. This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Special edition by rocky bleier it was an autobiography released back in 1975, where the four time super bowl champion, rocky bleier, told the story of. You must set out for the sommlending capital of holmgard and tell the \n king the terrible news of the massacre. Book rocky bleier for public speaking harry walker agency. Rocky bleier the official fan page, pittsburgh, pa. Rocky bleiers fighting back is back with two new chapters. Sep 27, 2011 rocky bleier s life story is about courage on both the football fields of america and the battle fields of vietnam. Former steeler rocky bleier has strong words about the protests. Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well remembered tv movie of the early 1980s.
Dec 27, 2008 rocky bleier s story is one of the most gripping tales of courage and determination that i have ever heard. Buy the book framed through parallels to football and rocky bleier s personal journey as a war veteran, national collegiate football champion, and fourtime 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. Then rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively supported causes related to military veterans for many years. Story of rocky bleier his injuries in vietnam and his struggle to return to football. Almost 30 years after his final game, rocky bleier remains one of the most popular players in the history of pittsburgh sports. It became his obsession if what people have said is true. The doctors told him that he would never be able to walk again but he didnt let that stop him. Rocky bleier in partnership with the leadership league is releasing a special of edition of his book, fighting back. Sorin hall, also known as sorin college,2 is the oldest of the 30 residence halls on the campus of the university of notre dame and one of the 16 male dorms.
Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called fighting back. The rocky bleier story, was on hand saturday to swap stories with. Rockys story of making a comeback to play professional football after getting injured in vietnam is quite compelling. The play provides a poignant introspective glimpse of a living legend. Apr 11, 2015 i do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. Bleier was drafted by the pittsburgh steelers, who were owned by a gentleman named arthur j. What could be a better story than a young man who wanted to play football but got drafted to go to. Based on bleiers 1975 autobiography of the same name, it tells the story of how, after becoming a running back for the steelers in 1968. The rocky bleier story 1980 full tv movie youtube quarterback princess tv 1983 duration. Rocky bleier presentation and book signing concordia is honored to host former pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier on friday, dec. Serving as the honorary chairman for the 6th annual freedom warrior golf outing and gala is vietnam veteran and pittsburgh steelers great rocky bleier who. The autograph includes an official james spence authentication jsa hologram and matching coa for authenticity purposes. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, starring robert urich. Rocky bleiers 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.
Framed through parallels to football and rocky bleiers personal journey as a war veteran, national collegiate football champion, and fourtime super bowl champion with the pittsburgh steelers, bleiers story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and organizations to reach their greatest potential. Dec 14, 2016 steelers icon rocky bleier on his new oneman stage show the play tells his life story, from wisconsin to vietnam to four super bowls. This is the true story of how rocky bleier, an nfl superstar for the pittsburgh steelers, decided to fight for his country in the viet nam war, was badly injured, and pushed himself to recover to rejoin. Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well made tv movie from the early 80s. In this inspiring oneman play, he shares the true story that took him from the football field to the battlefield and back where he helped the steelers to four super bowl victories.
Rocky bleiers fighting back gets a reissue, with help. The play pittsburgh official ticket source oreilly. Rocky bleier found himself fighting back one last day. The first 10,000 copies will be hand signed by rocky and every purchase benefits a veteran.
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