Your order is estimated to ship within the next 37 business days. Autographed on the cover by rocky bleier and updated with 2 new chapters. Rocky bleier generally travels from pittsburgh, pa, usa and can be booked for. Notably, he served in vietnam and 40 years after the war ended, the former running back recalls that part of his life and this. 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. An inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier. With robert urich, bonnie bedelia, richard herd, howard cosell. Rocky bleiers story explores both structural and emotional aspects for individuals and. Fighting back special edition, autographed by rocky bleier. Army in december of 1968 where he served in the vietnam. Rocky bleier fighting back book summary and study guide. 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.
Fighting back by rocky bleier hardcover book steelers pro shop. 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. Written with noted journalist terry oneil, it was acclaimed not for its account of a football player, but of a soldier during. Fighting back mass market paperback september 1, 1976 by bleier author 4. Buy fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier online at alibris. Fighting back for veterans joint training facility. Then rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people.
I do not own any rights fighting back is a 1980 movie about the real life of pittsburgh steelers halfback rocky bleier. Rocky then won a super bowl with the steelers and still kept playing football. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books. Rocky bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. Fighting back hardcover october 1, 1980 by rocky bleier author visit amazons rocky bleier page. 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 was drafted in the 1968 nfl draft, as the 417th overall pick by the pittsburgh steelers, but rocky only. The first 10,000 copies will be hand signed by rocky and every purchase benefits a veteran. Since i gave the book to him, i was unable to include a photo of the book. Now a special edition of the book that contains two additional chapters is available.
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. Rocky is one of the owners and managing members of rbvetco. 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. Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called fighting back. The story of rocky bleier tv movie 1980 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. He already had bought a copy of fighting back when it was first published.
Rocky bleier speaking fee and booking agent contact. Pittsburgh steelers great rocky bleier related his classic story of heroism and perseverance in his 1975 memoir, fighting back. The inspirational journey of american hero rocky bleier is narrated by rocky himself. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively. The author of the book fighting back talks about its rerelease, his passion for helping veterans and his days with the steelers. Rocky bleier generally travels from pittsburgh, pa, usa and can be booked for private corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other. The official fan page of the former pittsburgh steeler, four time super bowl champion. 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 hard lessons rocky bleier learned early in his life that helped him overcome adversity and reach his goals, have paid off after football. Buy fighting back revised, updated by terry oneil, rocky bleier isbn. Aug, 2018 rocky bleier stops by to talk about the second edition of his book, fighting back. This book is about a steelers running back named rocky bleier. Fighting back by terry oneil, rocky bleier alibris. Rocky bleier presentation and booksigning concordia is honored to host former pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier on friday, dec. Rocky bleier, a purple heart and bronze star recipient who has actively supported causes related to military veterans for many years. Bleier won four super bowls in his career with the steelers. 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.
Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with the pittsburgh steelers, only to be drafted in the vietnam war. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil, paperback. The first 10,000 copies will be personally autographed by rocky. Fighting back paperback january 1, 1975 by rocky bleier author visit amazons rocky bleier page. 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. For decades, fighting back served as a shining example of courage and determination for people in all walks of life. Rocky bleier eagles talent nfl running back vietnam war. Rocky also has a few hot takes on the current state of the team and what he thinks. Signed rocky bleier book fighting back football for sale. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Rocky bleiers fighting back is back with two new chapters. Fighting back tells the story of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier and his journey through football and fighting in the vietnam war. Rocky decided to beat all odds, and make it back to the nfl. First 20,000 copies will be personally autographed by rocky this special edition dust jacket displays a rich, softtouch c.
Army during the vietnam war what made the book unusual was. 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. It is one of the greatest comebacks in sports history told by a man who, seriously wounded in vietnam, was described by the u. Written with noted journalist terry oneil, it was acclaimed not for its account of a football player, but of a soldier during wartime. Roach and christina rivers welcome steelers legend rocky bleier to the show. Rocky bleier updates book fighting back to raise money for. Fighting back by rocky bleier, terry oneil and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Rocky bleier discuses 2nd edition of fighting back youtube. Jtf is honored to be a part of the fighting back for veterans campaign, officially announced today. Rocky bleier stops by to talk about the second edition of his book, fighting back. Fighting back paperback 1976 by rocky bleier author.
Join steelers great rocky bleier in fighting back for veterans, by purchasing a special autographed edition of his book. Rocky bleier is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics. Rocky bleier is a former national football league running back, playing for the pittsburgh steelers. 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. 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. 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. Fighting back hardcover october 1, 1980 by rocky bleier author. Yet, the motivational message behind it, detailing how ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers, defines success in the new american century. Rocky bleier has rereleased his book fighting back to benefit u. However, against tremendous odds he fought his way back and became a fourtime super bowl champion.
He loved this updated version i gave to him for fathers day. Rocky bleier in partnership with the leadership league is releasing a special of edition of his book, fighting back. This book speaks of this mans courage and determination. Rocky bleier the official fan page, pittsburgh, pa. Bleier currently tours the united states, talking to high school students as a motivational. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Rocky bleier eagles talent nfl running back vietnam. Rocky bleier updates book fighting back to raise money. The courageous journey of rocky bleier larry klukaszewski. 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. Jul 31, 2018 jtf is honored to be a part of the fighting back for veterans campaign, officially announced today. Rocky bleier played at notre dame and for the pittsburgh steelers.
Fighting back paperback january 1, 1975 by rocky bleier author. It specializes in the construction of commercial buildings, additions and renovations including planning, design, scheduling, value engineering and subcontracting. Football jock rocky bleier makes it all the way to the pros with. 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. The rocky bleier story, which was made into a tv movie in 1980.
Between 1971 and 1980, bleier took home 4 super bowl rings with the pittsburgh steelers. A portion of the proceeds benefit 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 steelers history and human achievement. These lessons are seen between the lines in the popular book on his life, fighting back. The rocky bleier story is a 1980 madefortelevision movie about the life of pittsburgh steelers running back rocky bleier, portrayed by robert. In 1975, rocky bleier published fighting back, a memoir about playing football for notre dame, the steelers, and serving in the u. Rbvetco is a servicedisabled, veteranowned company.
The doctors told him that he would never be able to walk again but he didnt let that stop him. 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. 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. First 20,000 copies will be autographed by rocky bleier. It is the story of his fighting back from the injury, and his return to the national football league.
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