Rudy Ruettiger’s Major Accomplishments Include . . .
Daniel “Rudy” Ruettiger is the subject of a major Hollywood film, Rudy, about his storied Notre Dame football career. Rudy Ruettiger has co-authored several books including Rudy's Rules, Rudy's Lessons For Young Champions, and Rudy & Friends, and has produced the “Dream Power” tape series. He has established the Rudy Foundation, whose mission is to benefit children's advocacy programs. Rudy Ruettiger is noted in Who’s Who and has received various honorary degrees in recognition of his accomplishments and commitment to changing lives including an Honorary Doctorate Degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College, the Distinguished American Award, recognition from President George W. Bush, and a proclamation from the Governor of Nevada granting an official Rudy Award Day. Because of his incredible story, many sports programs, corporations, and organizations worldwide now honor their most inspirational athlete, employee, or representative with the Rudy Award. The College Football Chronicle, for instance, presents the annual football Rudy Award to the most deserving athlete on their "Unsung Hero All-America Team.” A sample of Rudy's media appearances include the following: People Magazine, Sports Illustrated, US Magazine, Readers Digest, “The 700 Club,” “CBS Goodmorning,” “ABC Good Morning America,” “NBC Talk Live,” “Regis and Kathy Lee,” “The Montel Williams Show,” and “Entertainment Tonight.”
More About Rudy Ruettiger . . .
Against all odds on a gridiron in South Bend, Indiana, Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger in twenty seven seconds, carved his name into history books as perhaps the most famous graduate of the University of Notre Dame. The son of an oil refinery worker and third of 14 children, Rudy rose from valleys of discouragement and despair to the pinnacles of success. Today, he is one of the most popular motivational speakers in the United States. It took years of fierce determination to overcome obstacles and criticisms, yet Rudy achieved his first dream: to attend Notre Dame and play football for the Fighting Irish. As fans cheered RU-DY, RU-DY, he sacked the quarterback in the last 27 seconds of the sole play in the sole game of his college football career. He is the only player in the school's history to be carried off the field on his teammates' shoulders.
In 1993, TriStar Productions immortalized his life story with the blockbuster film, Rudy. The critically acclaimed movie continues to inspire millions worldwide.
Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy Ruettiger entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. Rudy's opening remarks typically receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant RU-DY, RU-DY to cheer him on! Rudy Ruettiger’s captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stay with his audiences long after his programs end.
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