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Quiz about Rocky Bleier Pittsburgh Steeler

Rocky Bleier: Pittsburgh Steeler Quiz

Here is a quiz about the incredible Rocky Bleier, both on and off the field. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by meister88. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
meister88

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
320,091

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

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Avg Score
7 / 10

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Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What college did Rocky Bleier attend? Hint

Notre Dame

University of Pennsylvania

UCLA

Alabama

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Question 2 of 10

2. In what state was Rocky born? Hint

Wisconsin

Pennsylvania

Ohio

California

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Question 3 of 10

3. Rocky did graduate from college. What was his major? Hint

Business management

Psychology

Sports medicine

Math

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Question 4 of 10

4. Rocky served in the military service during the Vietnam War. Which of the following medals was he awarded? Hint

Purple Heart

Purple Heart and Bronze Star

Bronze Star

Presidential Citation

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Question 5 of 10

5. After returning from military service in Vietnam, which interrupted his NFL career, what number did Rocky wear on his jersey? Hint

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Question 6 of 10

6. How many Super Bowl Championship rings has Rocky earned? Hint

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Question 7 of 10

7. As Rocky was a great lead blocker, which great running back was he protecting most often? Hint

Walter Payton

Larry Csonka

Franco Harris

John Riggins

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Question 8 of 10

8. Rocky wrote a book about his struggle to recover from his time in Vietnam. What was its title? Hint

"Vietnam: Back from Hell"

"I Can't Believe I Made It"

"Football Saved my Life"

"Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story"

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Question 9 of 10

9. In 1980, Rocky was traded to which team? Hint

He was with the Steelers his entire career

New York Giants

Dallas Cowboys

Los Angeles Rams

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Question 10 of 10

10. How many touchdowns did Rocky score in his career? Hint

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What college did Rocky Bleier attend?

Answer: Notre Dame

Rocky won a National Championship at Notre Dame in 1966.

2. In what state was Rocky born?

Answer: Wisconsin

Rocky was born in Appleton, Wisconsin, on March 5, 1946.

3. Rocky did graduate from college. What was his major?

Answer: Business management

Although sports medicine might be the obvious guess, it was actually business management.

4. Rocky served in the military service during the Vietnam War. Which of the following medals was he awarded?

Answer: Purple Heart and Bronze Star

He was injured twice while serving in Vietnam.

5. After returning from military service in Vietnam, which interrupted his NFL career, what number did Rocky wear on his jersey?

Answer: 20

In his rookie season he wore number 26. He was then drafted into the Army. When he returned, that number was taken. He chose number 20.

6. How many Super Bowl Championship rings has Rocky earned?

Answer: 4

He caught the touchdown pass that gave the Steelers the lead in Super Bowl XIII in the 35-31 win against the Cowboys. He also won a ring in Super Bowls IX, X, and XIV.

7. As Rocky was a great lead blocker, which great running back was he protecting most often?

Answer: Franco Harris

He was consistently the blocker for Franco Harris. But ran enough on his own. For only the second time in NFL history, both backs on the same team ran for over 1000 yards in 1976. The 1972 Miami Dolphins' Larry Csonka and Mercury Morris were the first.

8. Rocky wrote a book about his struggle to recover from his time in Vietnam. What was its title?

Answer: "Fighting Back: The Rocky Bleier Story"

This book was made into a movie in 1980.

9. In 1980, Rocky was traded to which team?

Answer: He was with the Steelers his entire career

Rocky spent his entire career with the Steelers from 1968-1989. his season high for rushing was in 1976 for his 1036 yards.

10. How many touchdowns did Rocky score in his career?

Answer: 25

He retired with 3865 rushing yards. This was fourth all-time for the Steelers at the time of his retirement. He had 23 touchdowns from the ground, and two from the air in his career.

Source: Author meister88

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