🎙️ Episode 180: Rocky Bleier – You Couldn’t Script This
What happens when life calls an audible you never saw coming?
In this powerful kickoff to our Audible series, we’re joined by one of the NFL’s most inspirational figures—Rocky Bleier. A 4x Super Bowl Champion with the Pittsburgh Steelers, a Purple Heart and Bronze Star recipient, and a national champion at Notre Dame, Rocky’s story goes far beyond the field.
📍 From being drafted by both the NFL and the U.S. Army in 1968
💥 To surviving combat wounds in Vietnam
🏈 To defying the odds and returning to win four Super Bowls
💡 To becoming a speaker, author, and symbol of resilience
In this deeply moving conversation, Rocky opens up about:
The leadership lessons he learned growing up above a Wisconsin tavern
His comeback from devastating battlefield injuries
The powerful impact of Dan Rooney’s belief in him
Why perseverance, humility, and knowing your role matter more than ego
This isn’t just football. This is the art of bouncing back when life knocks you flat.
🎧 Stream now to hear how Rocky turned trauma into triumph—and why he believes everyone has one unique talent worth fighting for.
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