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      The True Story Of Rudy Ruettiger — The Notre Dame Football ...
      • He was a terrific cornerback during his junior and senior seasons, garnering more tackles than anyone on his team. Despite weighing a scrawny 165 pounds, his high school success made him even more determined to play for Notre Dame.
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  2. Daniel Eugene Ruettiger (born August 23, 1948), is an American motivational speaker and author who played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish. His early life and career at Notre Dame were the inspiration for the 1993 film Rudy.

  3. Jul 23, 2023 · The real-life Rudy Ruettiger had long aspired to play football for the University of Notre Dame. The Fighting Irish was the favorite team of his father, a miner who respected hard work. As chronicled in Rudy, Ruettiger struggled to overcome financial and physical hurdles in pursuit of his goal.

  4. Aug 29, 2024 · Rudy graduated from Notre Dame in 1976 feeling as though he had accomplished his lifelong dream at the age of 25. After the remarkable moment in which he was carried off the field by his teammates, the first Notre Dame player to have ever received that honorable treatment, Rudy was determined to share his story .

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  5. Mar 27, 2024 · Here's everything to know about Rudy Ruettiger, the Notre Dame football legend whose underdog story inspired the 1993 sports biopic 'Rudy.'

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  6. Dec 27, 2019 · Mentioning Rudy in South Bend is the Notre Dame equivalent of bringing up the designated hitter, targeting rules or politics at Thanksgiving dinner. It creates an instant galvanization in a...

  7. Nov 16, 2012 · While the movie is a Hollywood version of the story, Notre Dame players who were in on the team and participated in that game provide the truth behind the legend. Follow along with 125 Years of Notre Dame Football at 125.nd.edu and #NDFB125.

  8. Jan 18, 2010 · The Process of a Dream. After reaching South Bend, Rudy was directed to Holy Cross Junior College, where he enrolled in classes immediately. It was here that he had learned that he...