78 Steelers Rocky Bleier Profile 1987

[@michaelkeogh6646]

How can thirty five hundred people watch this man's story and leave less than 100 thumbs up

[@Jamestele1]

My best friend's uncle had played for the Steelers back in the 60s. Their family were Steeler fans, and I became a fan as well because I practically lived at my friend's house. That 79-80 team was unreal. Rocky Bleier is a big hero to me.

[@ralphgreenjr.2466]

I'm a life long Steeler fan and a Vietnam veteran. Rocky will always be my favorite Steeler. He played his heart out for the Steelers and shed his blood for our country.

[@prolotherapy]

My favorite Steeler growing up. This man can teach us when heart, mind, body and soul are 100% committed, nothing is impossible!

[@ronaldredmond3308]

I'm not a Steelers fan, I'm a Raiders fan. But I ALWAYS had much RESPECT for Rocky. And now as a veteran myself EVEN MORE RESPECT.

[@TWAF]

Thank you for your service. I too am a veteran, although (hiccup) 40 years ago. I have mad respect for Rocky.

[@garrybenford9670]

My favorite Steeler of all time. Period. Met him at an autograph show and he spend a long time talking to me while a line of other admirers waited in line. Asked me to put on his 4 SB rings and took a photo together. When your favorite player EXCEEDS your expectations...that's Rocky Bleier.

[@slaphead8835]

Rocky Bleier's story is one of inspiration and profound determination. I look around today and think "They just don't make 'em like they used to"...and I don't mean football players.

[@scottschneider3662]

I remember watching Rocky Bleier play when I was in grade school. Being from Wisconsin and having the Packers suck at that time, watching Rocky made me into a Steelers fan until the Majik Man in 1989. What an example of patriotism, courage, and will to succeed.

[@dannymetcalfe8279]

And that's why he's my hero, and will STILL where his jersey every NFL sunday.

[@thomasschoon8407]

That's why he's a 'steel'er and why they call him ROCKY! Inspiration, courage, heart......... A man that anybody should look up to, Dare I say a hero❤😮👍🇺🇸

[@TWAF]

Hero is exactly the term I would use.

[@antr7493]

He is one of my favorites. You think of the cry babies playing now a days

[@TWAF]

No kidding. “I need 25mil a year or I’m walking! “. Rocky just wanted to play; they all did.

[@markcarlson7394]

I was still a little too young to understand football in the 70's, but I watched highlights of these old games and some in its entirety, as well as Rocky Blier's passion for the game and his career, a TRUE IRON MAN IN THE STEEL CITY! became a fan instantly.

[@sardu55]

Christ, the Army made him an Infantryman. In case you don't know what they are, they're the guys who carry a rifle and engage the bad guys. That's what the Army is all about. As an Army vet Bleier was always my hero. He was one tough SOB. The fans loved him as well. And football hasn't had a story like his since. Finally, the Steelers kept him around and gave him time to get well and play again. Most teams would have cut him. They didn't, which I'm sure hasn't hurt their reputation with the players today. Bleier did the rest. That's truly giving a veteran a break because he fought for his country and was wounded. He wasn't like the Cardinal player who joined after 9/11, who was in Special Forces. Rocky Bleier was just a common grunt, 11B Infantryman. They can take anything.

[@wiedep]

River clip @ 3:27 is of Philadelphia not Pittsburgh.

[@nsaad3048]

In the thumbnail he looks like a white Walter Payton.

[@TWAF]

Except for the 4 SB rings.

[@BrucePerkins-mc3hp]

Sweetness finally got his chip before he retired. And didn't avoid the contact he initiated it with violence. And Rocky played the same game the Same way. He overcame and adapted

[@jacobmeleciox8707]

I subscribed, plz don't let me down🤜🏻🤛🏼

[@TWAF]

Thanks. I will try not to.

[@willoneil1456]

A hell of a hero brother. Forget football. This guy put it on the line in real combat war. Rocky

[@TWAF]

No doubt