Rocky bleier book fighting back

However, against tremendous odds he fought his way back and became a fourtime 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. Binding and hinges are fine, the cover corners are square. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively supported causes related to military veterans for many years. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil, paperback. Then rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people. Fighting back paperback 1975 by rocky bleier author. Bleier won four super bowls in his career with the steelers. This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier. Originally aired on abc in 1980, this promo is for. Rocky bleier discuses 2nd edition of fighting back youtube. The first 10,000 copies will be personally autographed by rocky.

He already had bought a copy of fighting back when it was first published. Rocky bleier presentation and book signing concordia is honored to host former pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier on friday, dec. 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. The hard lessons bleier learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football. Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called fighting back. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers. 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.

For those who would like to read a great book, rocky teamed up with terry oneill to write fighting back, a great education in. 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 bleiers teammates including matt bahr and mean. 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. Rocky bleiers fighting back gets a reissue, with help from. Rocky bleier smiled and posed for photographs with a line of pittsburgh steelers fans, showing them his super bowl ring while autographing copies of his book, fighting back. 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 speaking fee and booking agent contact. 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 bleiers teammates. Sep 04, 2018 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. Jtf is honored to be a part of the fighting back for veterans campaign, officially announced today. Army in december of 1968 where he served in the vietnam. 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.

Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. Wkbd fighting back promo rocky bleier robert urich youtube. Dec 14, 2016 still, bleier thinks that his story though previously told in his book fighting back and its 1980 tvmovie adaptation is known to many people only in broad strokes, and that younger. 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. Since i gave the book to him, i was unable to include a photo of the book. Bob played football at toronto high school and florida state in hopes of an nfl.

He loved this updated version i gave to him for fathers day. Legend and author of fighting back, rocky bleier steel city underground. 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. Roach and christina rivers welcome steelers legend rocky bleier to the show. Between 1971 and 1980, bleier took home 4 super bowl rings with the pittsburgh steelers. The author of the book fighting back talks about its rerelease, his. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. The story of rocky bleier tv movie 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. See more of rocky bleier the official fan page on facebook.

Enjoy a look through rockys life with the 40 page photo insert. Rocky bleier in partnership with the leadership league is releasing a special of edition of his book, fighting back. Rocky bleier eagles talent nfl running back vietnam war. Join steelers great rocky bleier in fighting back for veterans, by purchasing a special autographed edition of his book.

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 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 bleiers teammates including matt bahr and mean joe. Rocky bleier recalls vietnam war, 40 years after it ended. Rocky bleier updates book fighting back to raise money. 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. 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 is a former national football league running back, playing for the pittsburgh steelers. Toronto, ohios robert urich as rocky bleier youtube. 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. Fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier alibris. Signed rocky bleier book fighting back football for sale. Buy fighting back revised, updated by terry oneil, rocky bleier isbn. Now a special edition of the book that contains two additional chapters is available.

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. For decades, fighting back served as a shining example of courage and determination for people in all walks of life. 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. Rocky bleier has rereleased his book fighting back to benefit u. Jul 31, 2018 jtf is honored to be a part of the fighting back for veterans campaign, officially announced today. Almost 30 years after his final game, rocky bleier remains one of the most popular players in the history of pittsburgh sports. The author of the book fighting back talks about its re. Ben stahl, ceo of the veterans leadership program of western pennsylvania. Rocky blair tells how he overcame the battle wounds of vietnam through rigid selfdiscipline to play in the super bowl. Beginning of fighting back starring robert urich as rocky bleier. He eventually won four super bowl rings with pittsburgh, and in 1980, the nfl would cooperate with abc in the production of a madefortv movie titled fighting back. It is one of the greatest comebacks in sports history told by a man who, seriously wounded in vietnam, was described by the u.

However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier ultimately walks again. 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 bleiers fighting back is back with two new chapters. With robert urich, bonnie bedelia, richard herd, howard cosell. Robert urich stars as pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier. Fighting back special edition, autographed by rocky bleier. 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. Exclusive interview with steelers legend and author of fighting back, rocky bleier steel city underground. Original release december 7, 1980 19801207 fighting back.

Rocky bleier s story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and organizations to reach their greatest potential. The doctors told him that he would never be able to walk again but he didnt let that stop him. A lot of good is going to come from the proceeds of the book, says dr. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. Raising money to provide services for local veterans is why bleier is reissuing an updated version of his classic book, fighting back. Fighting back, the rocky bleier story is a very well made tv movie from the early 80s. The official fan page of the former pittsburgh steeler, four time super bowl champion. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back.

Exclusive interview with steelers legend and author of. Rocky bleier stops by to talk about the second edition of his book, fighting back. 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. Has a sticker on the inside cover otherwise a clean and unmarked book.

A portion of the proceeds benefit the fighting back for veterans campaign. The inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier is narrated by rocky himself. A hardhitting australian drama produced by phillip adams, sue milliken and tom jeffrey, based on john emblings autobiographical book, fighting back. Bleier currently tours the united states, talking to high school students as a motivational. However, after a lengthy, grueling rehabilitation, bleier ultimately walks. The first 10,000 copies will be hand signed by rocky and every purchase benefits a veteran. Fighting back hardcover 1975 by rocky bleier author. Wounded by a hand grenade overseas, bleier returns to the u. The rocky bleier story, which was made into a tv movie in 1980. Buy fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier online at alibris.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Fighting back by terry oneil and rocky bleier 1975. Rocky bleiers fighting back gets a reissue, with help. Fighting back hardcover october 1, 1980 by rocky bleier author. 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. Fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier.

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 updates book fighting back to raise money for. The inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier. May 25, 2010 from december 1986, this promo is for the madefortv movie fighting back. Army during the vietnam war what made the book unusual was. Rocky bleier the official fan page, pittsburgh, pa. Rocky then won a super bowl with the steelers and still kept playing football. 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. In 1975, rocky bleier published fighting back, a memoir about playing football for notre dame, the steelers, and serving in the u. 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.