The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert urich. Fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier alibris. 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. Notably, he served in vietnam and 40 years after the war ended, the former running back recalls that part of his life and this. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, starring robert urich.
A portion of the proceeds benefit the fighting back for veterans campaign. Join steelers great rocky bleier in fighting back for veterans, by purchasing a special autographed edition of his book. Bleier, a star of four super bowls, filed for chapter 7 bankruptcy dec. Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well remembered tv movie of the early 1980s. Rocky bleiers story is one of the most gripping tales of courage and determination that i have ever heard. 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. You can buy rocky bleier book fighting back 1976 paperback. Total sports enterprises is your leader in signed memorabilia.
Book rocky bleier for public speaking harry walker agency. After a triumphant soldout run at the oreilly this past december, rocky bleier returns by popular demand for nine shows only. Steelers rocky bleier continues to live his american dream. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, bleier returns to the u. Click on the image below to see rocky bleier book fighting back 1976 paperback pittsburgh steelers nfl if the safe is in stock. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new american century. Book awards book club selections books by author books by series coming soon kids books new releases teens books this months biggest new releases.
Had bleier been a philadelphia eagle, he would probably be my favorite athlete of all time. Pittsburgh steelers, super sunday, appleton, notre dame, pittsburgh, drafted again, vietnam, august 20, 1969, rehabilitation, comming back, steelers 7173, super 74, new orleans, the game. Mass market paperback signed by author rocky bleier. The official fan page of the former pittsburgh steeler, four time super bowl champion. 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. Former pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier has hocked his super bowl rings and filed for bankruptcy. 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. The first 10,000 copies will be personally autographed by rocky. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil, paperback. Best price rocky bleier book fighting back 1976 paperback. This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier. Rocky then won a super bowl with the steelers and still kept playing football. This is the uncut version of that interview, presented as an online extra for armchair general readers. 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 doctors told him that he would never be able to walk again but he didnt let that stop him. Dec 14, 2016 steelers icon rocky bleier on his new oneman stage show. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back. Instead of listening to what everyone told him, rocky decided to beat all odds, and make it back to the nfl. 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. 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 stops by to talk about the second edition of his book, fighting back.
Fighting back special edition, autographed by rocky bleier. The may 2011 issue of armchair general featured an interview titled 10 questions. 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. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers.
Rocky bleier discuses 2nd edition of fighting back youtube. The play provides a poignant introspective glimpse of a living legend. May show signs of minor shelf wear and contain limited notes and highlighting. Steelers icon rocky bleier on his new oneman stage show. I do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. Story of rocky bleier his injuries in vietnam and his struggle to return to football. Rocky bleier interview with the wounded vietnam war veteran. Former steeler, military veteran rocky bleier shares his. Enjoy a look through rocky s life with the 40 page photo insert. 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 serves as a shining example of courage and. The hard lessons rocky bleier learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football. Proceeds go to veteran causes with the first 10,000 copies signed by rocky. Oct 30, 2017 rocky bleier is back at the oreilly from december 28 thru january 6 in this smash hit, oneman play by gene collier. Book page has been handsigned in black felttip pen by rocky bleier steelers.
The story of rocky bleier is the story of courage and perseverance, and is quite poignant despite its movie of the week trappings. Terry oneil the story of one mans triumphant return from battlefield injury in vietnam to superbowl victory. Fighting back tells the story of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier and his journey through football and fighting in the vietnam war. An inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier. He was then drafted into the vietnam war, where he was injured by a grenade, and was told that he would never walk again. Rocky bleier had a great football career going for him as a member of the pittsburgh steelers. Rocky bleier signed fighting back book jsa coa pristine. Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well made tv movie from the early 80s. Be there to cheer him on as he tells his own inspiring story, which took him. The rocky bleier story 1980 is a biography, drama movie starring robert urich and bonnie bedelia.
Enjoy a look through rockys life with the 40 page photo insert. 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. Rocky bleiers fighting back is back with two new chapters. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively. Share in this rare opportunity to witness rocky bleier in an intimate and unforgettable evening. Instead of listening to what everyone told him, rocky decided to beat all odds, and make it.
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. The incredible career of rocky bleier, running back on one of professional footballs greatest teams, was nearly preempted by a north vietnamese army attack on aug. Rocky bleier book fighting back 1976 paperback pittsburgh steelers nfl. Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called fighting back. Rocky bleier interview with the wounded vietnam war veteran by john ingoldsby. 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. Rocky bleiers story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and. Rocky bleier found himself fighting back one last day. Rocky also tours the nation as a motivational speaker inspiring those across the country to be the best that you can be and to never give up. This is the account of rockys fight back from having been told that he. Fighting back by terry oneil and rocky bleier 1975. The play pittsburgh official ticket source oreilly.
Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. 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. The play with rocky bleier is available now for your regional theater or group to book. The autograph includes an official james spence authentication jsa hologram and matching coa for authenticity purposes. For those who would like to read a great book, rocky teamed up with terry oneill to write fighting back, a great education in. Sep 01, 1975 when rocky bleier got off the plane he just happened to have with him a copy of fighting back. Rocky bleier the play luncheon pittsburgh steelers. Oct 28, 2019 rocky bleier updates book fighting back to raise money for veterans servicesraising money to provide services for local veterans is why former pittsburgh steeler rocky bleier is reissuing an. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. Rocky bleier was seriously wounded in vietnam, but was able to bounce back and become a star with the pittsburgh steelers.
For decades, fighting back served as a shining example of courage and determination for people in all walks of life. Has a sticker on the inside cover otherwise a clean and unmarked book. Between 1971 and 1980, bleier took home 4 super bowl rings with the pittsburgh steelers. Binding and hinges are fine, the cover corners are square. Oct 27, 2010 since his retirement in 1980, rocky has written a book titled fighting back. Bleiers amazing perseverance in overcoming severe wounds and going on to win four super bowls with the pittsburgh steelers is. Fighting back by rocky bleier hardcover book steelers pro shop. 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 bleier updates book fighting back to raise money. Since i gave the book to him, i was unable to include a photo of the book. The story of rocky bleier tv movie 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Rocky bleier looks back over his extraordinary life and shares his insights on memory with his audience. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert urich 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. 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 the official fan page, pittsburgh, pa. Now a special edition of the book that contains two additional chapters is available. Rocky bleier fighting back special edition hard back book. The rocky bleier story which was made into a television movie starring robert urich, richard herd and art carney. The story of rocky bleier is the story of courage and perseverance, and is. Pittsburgh steelers great rocky bleier related his classic story of heroism and perseverance in his 1975 memoir, fighting back.
Rocky bleier recalls vietnam war, 40 years after it ended. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier ultimately walks again. When rocky bleier got off the plane he just happened to have with him a copy of fighting back. Buy fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier online at alibris. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively supported. Dec 27, 2008 rocky bleier s story is one of the most gripping tales of courage and determination that i have ever heard. Fighting back hardcover october 1, 1980 by rocky bleier author. 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. Learn more about the memories from inside the pittsburgh steelers locker room in rocky bleiers new special edition of fighting back. Steelers legend makes emotional return to vietnam 7. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. He loved this updated version i gave to him for fathers day.
Rocky bleier, a physically marginal but emotionally and intellectually superior running back from notre dame. Rocky bleier book fighting back 1976 paperback pittsburgh steelers nfl is only available in limited time. Musing on the ways in which the body and mind are regenerated, he says, i may not be the same person that i was 43 years ago when i was walking the rice paddies of vietnam, or 32 years ago, when i last wore a uniform in the national football league. 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. Then rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people. It was an autobiography released back in 1975, where the four time super bowl champion, rocky bleier, told the story of his time in the army during the vietnam war. He already had bought a copy of fighting back when it was first published. All signed items come with a tamperproof hologram, certificate of authenticity and a 100% money back authenticity guarantee.
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