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Rocky Bleier is known as a former National Football League (NFL) Halfback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1968 and from 1971 to 1980, helping them win their first 4 Super Bowl victories.
He was nicknamed Rocky as a baby, and he was wounded while in the US Army in Vietnam. He also wrote a book about his struggle to recover from his wounds and return to a starting position with the Steelers. It was made into a TV movie in 1980.
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What is Rocky Bleier's real first name?
Robert
Who starred in the backfield with Franco Harris?
Rocky Bleier was the second back in the backfield.
What was the players name who was wounded in Vietnam and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
In August 1969, running back Rocky Bleier was wounded in Vietnam. He was drafted after his rookie season and volunteered for duty in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.There was also a made for television movie, Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story, which was based on his life.
When will Rocky Bleier be inducted into the Football Hall of Fame?
Whenever Pro Football HoF starts living to its principles of honoring "Football Players You Should Know" instead of ne'er-do-wells who set some sort of a record or were just part of a historic team.
Were there ever two NFL running backs for the same team that ever rushed for a thousand yards in the same season?
As of the 2008 season, that has occurred three times: 1972 Miami Dolphins: Larry Csonka, 1117 yards and Mercury Morris, 1000 1976 Pittsburgh Steelers: Franco Harris, 1128 yards and Rocky Bleier, 1036 1985 Cleveland Browns: Kevin Mack, 1104 yards and Earnest Byner, 1002
How tall is Rocky Bleier?
Rocky Bleier is 5' 11".
What is the birth name of Rocky Bleier?
Rocky Bleier's birth name is Robert Patrick Bleier.
When was Rocky Bleier born?
Rocky Bleier was born on March 5, 1946, in Appleton, Wisconsin, USA.
What is Rocky Bleier's real first name?
Robert
When did Rocky Bleier play for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
Rocky Bleier played for the Steelers in 1968, and from 1971-1980. Bleier was drafted into the U.S. Army after his rookie season and went to Vietnam in 1969. He was wounded in combat that August. He would go on to miss the 1970 season also.
What steeler fought in Vietnam and returned to play?
Robert "Rocky" Bleier
What is the value of a Rocky Bleier Pittsburgh Steelers card?
$3.00 for 1978 card
Who starred in the backfield with Franco Harris?
Rocky Bleier was the second back in the backfield.
What actor played Rocky Bleier in the TV movie Fighting Back?
Robert Urich
What was the players name who was wounded in Vietnam and played for the Pittsburgh Steelers?
In August 1969, running back Rocky Bleier was wounded in Vietnam. He was drafted after his rookie season and volunteered for duty in the Vietnam War, where he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star.There was also a made for television movie, Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story, which was based on his life.
Who was first steeler to run ball in a Super Bowl?
Rocky Bleier. Bleier ran for 3 yards on the Steelers first ever offense play in a Super Bowl (Super Bowl IX).
How old is Rocky Boiman?
Rocky Boiman is 31 years old (birthdate: January 24, 1980).
