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History Center hosts Steelers legend and veteran Rocky Bleier

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The Senator John Heinz History Center will host Vietnam War veteran and legendary Pittsburgh Steelers running back Rocky Bleier for a special program July 8 at 7 p.m.

Presented in conjunction with the History Center’s exhibit “The Vietnam War: 1945-1975,” and the new edition of Bleier’s book, “Fighting Back,” the program will explore the story of Pittsburgh’s best-known Vietnam War veteran.

Drafted twice in 1968 – first by the Pittsburgh Steelers, then by the U.S. Army – Bleier was seriously wounded by rifle and grenade fire while serving in Vietnam. After earning a Bronze Star and returning home, Bleier worked himself from the injured reserve, to the taxi squad, to the active roster, and then, in 1974, to a starting position in the Steelers’ backfield. He helped the franchise win four Super Bowl championships in the 1970s.

During the program at the History Center, Bleier will be joined by friends and associates to share inspiring stories from throughout his career, including Larry Richert of KDKA-AM, John Banaszak, former Marine and three-time Super Bowl champion defensive end for the Steelers, and Jon Kolb, a former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman and personal trainer who works extensively with veterans injured in the line of duty.

Following the program, Bleier will sign copies of “Fighting Back,” which will be available for purchase.

More information is available at www.heinzhistorycenter.org.

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