Former Notre Dame football player Rocky Bleier was named the 2007 recipient of the Distinguished American Award from the National Football Foundation, announced Wednesday by Ron Johnson, chairman of the NFF.
A three-year monogram winner, Bleier played for head coach Ara Parseghian from 1965-67 as a running back and receiver. He totaled 784 yards on 166 career carries with 11 touchdowns and caught 36 passes for 422 yards and two scores at Notre Dame.
The Distinguished American Award is presented on special occasions when a truly deserving individual emerges. The award honors someone who has applied the character building attributes learned from amateur football in their business and personal life, exhibiting superior leadership qualities in education, amateur athletics, business and in the community.
Rocky Bleier Receives "Distinguished American" Award From National Football Foundation :: Former Irish running back and receiver honored.
05-17-2007, 06:00 AM
Rocky Bleier honored 
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