We’d love your help. This book really puts in perspective that, barring excuse-making, you can climb the highest mountain if you work hard and have the most determination. It will inspire you and remind you that we are all human and face major life set backs, but it also gives you the hope, strength, and fortitude to keep focusing on what you want out of life and to keep that goal in the front of your mind no matter what. The book is detailed about that recovery and is superior for that reason to the movie oThis book is interesting because it covers so many subjects. Then Rocky started to play football again and he was not as tall and not as big as all of the other people. 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.Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Rocky Bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot.

This book really puts in perspective that, barring excuse-making, you can climb the highest mountain if you work hard and have the most determination. Just a moment while we sign you in to your Goodreads account.

*FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. The training schedule he followed can be used by anyone. My favorite quote from the book is " a hand grenade blew one-half shoe size out of my right foot".

I was born and raised with the Steelers and greatly respect and admire all that has Rocky accomplished. Rocky played football his whole life and ended up being a late round draft out of Notre Dame, as he is going through summer conditioning he is drafted into the Vietnam war. He wrote a book called Bleier currently tours the United States, talking to high school students as a motivational speaker.Bleier epitomizes what it means to truly have the heart of a champion. Art Rooney.”“When you have somebody take the time and interest to send you a postcard, something that they didn't have to do, you have a special place for those kinds of people,” he said.Bleier reported to the Steelers' training camp one year after being wounded. Let us know what’s wrong with this preview of You are still one of my heroes!! I didn't lose a foot. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Fighting Back For Veterans Campaign. It is directed by Robert Lieberman. Rocky Bleier is a football player who was in the army and got shot. By never giving up, no matter the odds or the enemy, Bleier proved that ordinary people can become extraordinary achievers.From winning the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star, to finally earning a spot on the Steelers roster, to earning four Super Bowl rings, Rocky Bleier proved that he is truly the definition of success in the 20th century.WR becomes the seventh Pats player to sit out this season Players who have never been named to the Pro Bowl or an All-Pro team but could play key roles this season Also, interesting insight to the Steelers locker rooms of one of the best teams of all time.So inspirational. Boss Art Rooney's sympathy and regard for Bleier pays off when Bleier improbably comes all the way back, ultimately playing for a Super Bowl Championship with the Steelers. I found the sentences to be choppy and the series of events were not strung together fluently. No need to be a football fan to love this book, but if you are than this becomes a double gem for you. The book is detailed about that recovery and is superior for that reason to the movie of the same name that came out in 1980. You are still one of my heroes! It is not merely a rehash of the Steeler Super Bowl teams of the 1970's. Read 13 reviews from the world's largest community for readers. Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story is a 1980 made-for-television movie about the life of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rocky Bleier, portrayed by Robert Urich.. Based on Bleier's 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.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Box Office Mojo Find Movie Box Office Data: ComiXology Thousands of Digital Comics: It is directed by Robert Lieberman. Don't make it easy for them.”In 1974, Bleier finally received some playing time at running back. The book discusses the battle in which he was injured and his long recovery. 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 book was just as good as him in person. Start by marking “Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story” as Want to Read: Heck, I even had him sign my book. "It was enough to get credit for the year,” said Bleier.Bleier played in all 14 games in 1972, but again mostly played on special teams. A reasonable tale of Bleier's story of going from a soldier who almost lost a leg to a football champion after being told he would never walk again.This book is interesting because it covers so many subjects. Sorry Rocky!