Lends Support to Wounded Warrior Project
Former Pittsburgh Steeler and Vietnam veteran Rocky Bleier is appearing in a public service announcement campaign in support of the bowl’s charity partner, the Wounded Warrior Project.
The public service campaign is designed to raise awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project mission and highlight that every ticket sold for the game helps provide aid to these severely injured service members. The PSA will run on television and radio outlets in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets.
Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story.
“Rocky Bleier’s story of triumph against adversity is an inspiration to all Americans and we are honored he has joined in the EagleBank Bowl effort,” said Steve Beck, Executive Director of the EagleBank Bowl. “The Wounded Warrior Project provides much-needed aid to severely injured service members and every ticket purchased for the 2009 EagleBank Bowl helps our nation’s wounded warriors.”
At the height of the Vietnam War and following his rookie season with the Steelers, Rocky Bleier was drafted into the United States Army. Bleier was seriously wounded during combat when his platoon ran into an ambush and he received injuries from both rifle fire and grenade fragments. As a result of his injuries, Bleier was barely able to walk and his professional football career seemed destined to be finished.
For more than two years after the ambush, Bleier overcame obstacles and fought his way back to the football field. As a result of his tenacity and unyielding faith, Bleier was not only able to reclaim his spot with the Steelers, but he eventually became a starting running back and helped lead his team to four Super Bowl victories.
“I am where I am today in large part due to the help the Wounded Warrior Project provides and I am glad to have the opportunity to support the EagleBank Bowl through its public service announcement campaign,” said Rocky Bleier.
"We want to recognize and pay tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of the men and women of our United States Armed forces," added Ronald Paul, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of EagleBank. "The Wounded Warrior Project provides these individuals with a tremendous opportunity to make a successful transition into the private sector and have a chance for economic prosperity."
This year’s EagleBank Bowl is set for Tuesday, December 29 at 4:30 p.m. at RFK Stadium.
For more information, please visit www.EagleBankBowl.org.
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Former Pittsburgh Steeler and Vietnam veteran Rocky Bleier is appearing in a public service announcement campaign in support of the bowl’s charity partner, the Wounded Warrior Project. The public service campaign is designed to raise awareness of the Wounded Warrior Project mission and highlight that every ticket sold for the game helps provide aid to these severely injured service members. The PSA will run on television and radio outlets in the Washington, D.C. and Baltimore markets.
Bleier wrote a book of his struggle to recover from his war wounds called Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story.
“Rocky Bleier’s story of triumph against adversity is an inspiration to all Americans and we are honored he has joined in the EagleBank Bowl effort,” said Steve Beck, Executive Director of the EagleBank Bowl. “The Wounded Warrior Project provides much-needed aid to severely injured service members and every ticket purchased for the 2009 EagleBank Bowl helps our nation’s wounded warriors.”
At the height of the Vietnam War and following his rookie season with the Steelers, Rocky Bleier was drafted into the United States Army. Bleier was seriously wounded during combat when his platoon ran into an ambush and he received injuries from both rifle fire and grenade fragments. As a result of his injuries, Bleier was barely able to walk and his professional football career seemed destined to be finished.
For more than two years after the ambush, Bleier overcame obstacles and fought his way back to the football field. As a result of his tenacity and unyielding faith, Bleier was not only able to reclaim his spot with the Steelers, but he eventually became a starting running back and helped lead his team to four Super Bowl victories.
“I am where I am today in large part due to the help the Wounded Warrior Project provides and I am glad to have the opportunity to support the EagleBank Bowl through its public service announcement campaign,” said Rocky Bleier.
"We want to recognize and pay tribute to the dedication and sacrifices of the men and women of our United States Armed forces," added Ronald Paul, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer of EagleBank. "The Wounded Warrior Project provides these individuals with a tremendous opportunity to make a successful transition into the private sector and have a chance for economic prosperity."
This year’s EagleBank Bowl is set for Tuesday, December 29 at 4:30 p.m. at RFK Stadium.
For more information, please visit www.EagleBankBowl.org.
Tickets
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