EPISODE · Apr 10, 2019 · 36 MIN
Drafted Twice: From the NFL to Vietnam and Back
from The Spear · host Modern War Institute at West Point
In 1968, after one season as a professional football player, Rocky Bleier was drafted by the Army and sent to Vietnam. During a firefight, he was wounded twice. In this episode, he shares his story of combat, recovery, and ultimately his return to the NFL, where he had a successful career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
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