Rocky bleier fighting back book

Rocky then won a super bowl with the steelers and still kept playing football. Autographed on the cover by rocky bleier and updated with 2 new chapters. The doctors told him that he would never be able to walk again but he didnt let that stop him. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively supported causes related to military veterans for many years. Jtf is honored to be a part of the fighting back for veterans campaign, officially announced today. Rocky bleier generally travels from pittsburgh, pa, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. Rocky was drafted in the 1968 nfl draft, as the 417th overall pick by the pittsburgh steelers, but rocky only spent one season with the steelers before being drafted into the u.

Buy fighting back revised, updated by terry oneil, rocky bleier isbn. The courageous journey of rocky bleier larry klukaszewski. The inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier is narrated by rocky himself. However, against tremendous odds he fought his way back and became a fourtime super bowl champion. 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. Join steelers great rocky bleier in fighting back for veterans, by purchasing a special autographed edition of his book. Fighting back paperback 1975 by rocky bleier author. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fighting back special edition, autographed by rocky bleier. Book rocky bleier for public speaking harry walker agency. The first 10,000 copies will be hand signed by rocky and every purchase benefits a veteran. Army in december of 1968 where he served in the vietnam.

Then rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people. With robert urich, bonnie bedelia, richard herd, howard cosell. Pittsburgh steelers great rocky bleier related his classic story of heroism and perseverance in his 1975 memoir, fighting back. Fighting back for veterans joint training facility. 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. Details about rocky bleier fighting back bookrare cover football pittsburgh steelers vietnam. A lot of good is going to come from the proceeds of the book, says dr. Bleier won four super bowls in his career with the steelers. He already had bought a copy of fighting back when it was first published. Army during the vietnam war what made the book unusual was. Rocky bleier presentation and booksigning concordia is honored to host former pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier on friday, dec. Notably, he served in vietnam and 40 years after the war ended, the former running back recalls that part of his life and this. Rocky bleier is a former national football league running back, playing for the pittsburgh steelers. The first edition, written by bleier and terry oneil, was released in 1975 and chronicled bleier s story of being wounded in the vietnam war in 1969 but beating the odds and returning to the steelers.

Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Some of those lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back, and an abctv movie of the week by the same name. Fighting back tells the story of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier and his journey through football and fighting in the vietnam war. For those who would like to read a great book, rocky teamed up with terry oneill to write fighting back, a great education in steelers history and human achievement. The first 10,000 copies will be personally autographed by rocky. The rocky bleier story, which was made into a tv movie in 1980. It is the story of his fighting back from the injury, and his return to the national football league. Rocky bleier the official fan page, pittsburgh, pa. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, bleier returns to the u.

Rocky decided to beat all odds, and make it back to the nfl. Rocky bleier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers. Fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier alibris. Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. Signed rocky bleier book fighting back football for sale. A portion of the proceeds benefit the fighting back for veterans campaign. Rocky bleier has rereleased his book fighting back to benefit u.

Bleier currently tours the united states, talking to high school students as a motivational. 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 speakers bureau and booking agent info. Buy fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier online at alibris. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back. Raising money to provide services for local veterans is why bleier is reissuing an updated version of his classic book, fighting back. First 20,000 copies will be personally autographed by rocky this special edition dust jacket displays a rich, softtouch cover with embossed, gold foil detail.

Rocky bleier speaking fee and booking agent contact. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. Bleier, a vietnam war veteran and former pittsburgh steelers running back, was wounded by rifle and grenade fire while serving in vietnam after being drafted by the steelers in 1968. Rocky bleier updates book fighting back to raise money. Rocky bleier discuses 2nd edition of fighting back youtube. Meet rocky bleier at the western pennsylvania sports museum. In 1975, rocky bleier published fighting back, a memoir about playing football for notre dame, the steelers, and serving in the u. Rocky bleier fighting back book summary and study guide. Written with noted journalist terry oneil, it was acclaimed not for its account of a football player, but of a soldier during wartime. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. I do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier.

Rocky bleier in partnership with the leadership league is releasing a special of edition of his book, fighting back. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier ultimately walks. Rocky bleier fighting back bookrare cover football. The official fan page of the former pittsburgh steeler, four time super bowl champion. Ben stahl, ceo of the veterans leadership program of western pennsylvania. Rocky bleier stops by to talk about the second edition of his book, fighting back. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil, paperback. Your order is estimated to ship within the next 37 business days. Fighting back hardcover october 1, 1980 by rocky bleier author.

Fighting back paperback 1976 by rocky bleier author. Between 1971 and 1980, bleier took home 4 super bowl rings with the pittsburgh steelers. 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. Dan rooneys story from the super bowl to the rooney rule. Rocky bleiers fighting back is back with two new chapters.

Rocky also has a few hot takes on the current state of the team and what he thinks. The author of the book fighting back talks about its rerelease, his passion for helping veterans and his days with the steelers. Now a special edition of the book that contains two additional chapters is available. Since i gave the book to him, i was unable to include a photo of the book.