10-26-22: Greatest football comebacks: Rocky Bleier

I would love to hear from you, just send me text and let me know what you think of the podcast.I'm wrapping up this week of football comeback stories with Rocky Bleier, who after his rookie year with the Pittsburgh Steelers was drafted into the Army and later shipped off to Viet Nam. Bleier was shot in battle and while lying on the ground had a grenade land near him and a comrade. While attempting to cover the grenade he suffered major injuries to his leg and foot from the blast. He tried returning to the NFL, but was in constant pain and was nearly 40 lbs under his playing weight. Finally, after four years and being released twice he made it into the Steelers starting lineup, rushing and blocking as the teams fullback and RB2. The next year in 1975,  he and teammate Franco Harris both rushed for over 1000 yards. Bleier remained with the Steelers winning four Super Bowls and retired as their 4th all-time leading rusher. Not bad for a guy playing on 1 ½ legs!Visit my website: saxinthemorning.com for merchandise and other links. Follow us on social media: Instagram: @saxinthemorning_podcastYouTube: subscribe and watch shorts here  Remember, Sax in the Morning swag is now available on my Instagram site. Go to "Sax in the Morning" underscore podcast. (saxinthemorning_podcast)You'll see it right there on the Instagram and just hit the link. Everything's there Mugs, hats, tumblers you name it.