Posted on Jan 30, 2020
Sporting Witness - Rocky Bleier: The legendary comeback - BBC Sounds
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How a wounded Vietnam war veteran became an NFL Super Bowl champion. Rocky Bleier was a young American football player beginning his career in the NFL with the Pittsburgh Steelers. But in 1968 he was drafted into the US Army to serve in the VIetnam war. He was injured in combat and his career appeared over. But Rocky fought his way back to become a member of the legendary Pittsburgh Steelers team that won four Super Bowls in the 1970s. Alex Last spoke to Rocky Bleier about his remarkable comeback.
Sporting Witness - Rocky Bleier: The legendary comeback - BBC Sounds
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Been a Black and Gold fan since the mid-50's. W/O Bleier, Franco would not been as effective as he was. Rocky is an inspiration as a person to all. He demonstrates humility and dignity.
Going back to Nam, was extremely emotional for him. He deeply felt the loss of his comrades, and ultimately the futility of this conflict.
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Going back to Nam, was extremely emotional for him. He deeply felt the loss of his comrades, and ultimately the futility of this conflict.
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Western PA born and raised. I was wrapped in a terrible towel in my nursery crib the day I was born lol. This man is amazing.
SSgt Richard Kensinger
Heck, I was wrapped in the black and gold as a zygote in the womb! Glad to be here w/another fan!
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It suddenly occurred to me players in that era had really colorful names like Franco Harris and Larry Czonka.
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SSgt Richard Kensinger
How about Jack HAM!
How about Frenchy Fuqua, and I'm not making this up. He played for the Steelers. How about Lynn SWAN.
Rich
How about Frenchy Fuqua, and I'm not making this up. He played for the Steelers. How about Lynn SWAN.
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