Rocky bleier book signing

Between 1971 and 1980, bleier took home 4 super bowl rings with the pittsburgh steelers. Join beloved pittsburgh sports writer jim obrien for a conversation and book signing of the 30th entry in his pittsburgh proud series. For decades, fighting back served as a shining example of courage and determination for people in all walks of life. Steelers great rocky bleier releases special edition of classic book fighting back and launches fighting back for. I will be passing this book on to a young man of 17 who, like mr.

Fighting back for veterans joint training facility. Book rocky bleier for speaking, events and appearances. Rocky bleier presentation and booksigning this is the story of his journey through football and fighting in the vietnam war. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively supported causes related to military veterans for many years, will donate a portion of the proceeds to guardian angel service dogs. 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. I do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well made tv movie from the early 80s. Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called fighting back. Tse is the leader in pittsburgh sports memorabilia. And just like the white running back, the black wide receiver was wounded in combat in millers case, the bullet passed through the back of his thigh. Bleier, loved football and played with lots of heart.

Now a special edition of the book that contains two additional chapters is available. Rocky bleier book signing home game events game day. 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. Wndu lucky fans who made it out to the bookstore saturday morning had a chance to get their copy of the pluck of the irish signed by the infamous rocky bleier. Tell us what you like and well recommend books youll love. This revealing book focuses on steelers franco harris and rocky bleier. Rocky bleier recalls vietnam war, 40 years after it ended. Rocky bleier book signing at notre dame bookstore 101418. Rocky bleier in person book signing 1982 posted by. This book speaks of this mans courage and determination. Contact apb speakers for bio, videos, topics, and to inquire about speaking fees and availability. 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. Fourtime super bowl champion rocky bleier also performs his oneman show, the play, based on his almost unbelievable life story.

Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively. Written by rocky bleier, audiobook narrated by rocky bleier. The rocky bleier story, and it was made into a television movie in 1980. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back and on stages of speaking appearances around the country.

Framed through parallels to football and rocky bleiers personal journey as a war veteran, national collegiate football champion, and fourtime. Espn documentary chronicles bleier s emotional return to vietnam. Check out some highlights of steelers great, rocky bleier. A courageous soldier who was once told he would never walk. Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. Reliving memories author joe martelle, left, pittsburgh steelers great rocky bleier. Urich joined martelle saturday at a book signing at the main street museum in toronto celebrating the national release of the robert urich story an extraordinary life. Espn documentary shows bleiers emotional return to. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers. Fighting back special edition, autographed by rocky bleier.

A hero on and off the field, fourtime super bowl champion rocky bleier defied the odds and made a comeback that will forever be etched in steelers history. Wise and written by gene collier, the play features an intimate portrait of rocky s life as he tells stories of family, war, and the heart of steelers nation. Signed rocky bleier book fighting back football for sale. Book rocky bleier for public speaking harry walker agency. Fighting back by rocky bleier hardcover book steelers pro shop. The story of rocky bleier tv movie 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.

Rocky blair tells how he overcame the battle wounds of vietnam through rigid selfdiscipline to play in the super bowl. Previous donations from book sales made to veterans leadership, the joint training facility, and legacies alive a very special thank you to. Tse exclusive athletes include james conner, hines ward, juju smith schuster, ryan shazier, heath miller, mike hilton, joe haden, franco harris, jack ham, rocky bleier and more. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. Concordia is honored to host former pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier on friday, dec. For those who would like to read a great book, rocky teamed up with terry oneill to write. Rocky bleier will share some of the story of his life, take questions and sign copies of the new book the pluck of the irish at the hammes notre dame bookstore.

Rocky bleier thought he made peace with what happened in a rice paddy in vietnam on aug. It was a learning experience for all of us and the end result has been a gift all around. Wounded in the vietnam war, he was still able to return to playing football. Im glad that the words i share are making an impact as i do share the truth with anyone who asks. The signing of jarron jones gives the steelers offensive line depth.

This special edition book of his inspirational journey features a foreward by alejandro villanueva. Rocky bleier pittsburgh steelers 4x super bowl champs. Rocky bleier s story is one of the most gripping tales of courage and determination that i have ever heard. My friend mike hitt had this video made with clips from our time together recording my audio book. Book rocky bleier for speaking, events and appearances apb.

There is a whole generation that the war is for the history books and not an experience they were a part of. Former pittsburgh steeler authorspeaker managing member rocky bleier construction group rocky. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in. Rocky bleier is a former halfback who played for the pittsburgh steelers in 1968 and from 1971 to 1980. The summer of 1969 was one of the most transformational periods in u. Rocky bleier the official fan page, pittsburgh, pa. And august 20, 1969, is a date that pittsburgh steelers legend and vietnam veteran rocky bleier. The doctors told him that he would never be able to. The official fan page of the former pittsburgh steeler, four time super bowl champion. Rocky bleiers fighting back gets a reissue, with help. Sign in to download and listen to this audiobook today.

Unfortunately, this young man just lost his arm and shoulder to cancer. Rocky bleier pittsburgh steelers autograph signing. Former steelers running back rocky bleier speaks with vietnam veteran keith welteroth of indiana, pa. Rocky bleier graduated from notre dame in 1968 after having played on the 1966 national championship team, and serving as captain of the 1967 squad. This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier. Wise and written by gene collier, a pittsburgh postgazette sports journalist and coauthor of the chief, the pittsburgh public theaters hit about steelers founder art rooney, sr, the play takes the audience into three bars. His book fighting back will be available for purchase before the presentation.