Rudy Ruettiger
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About
Motivational speaker whose long journey to earn a roster spot on the University of Notre Dame football team inspired the film Rudy.
Before Fame
He had to overcome dyslexia as a child.
Trivia
He recorded a sack on his only play for Notre Dame on November 8, 1975.
Family Life
He married Cheryl Ruettiger in 1975.
Associated With
He was portrayed by Sean Astin in the critically acclaimed film Rudy in 1993.
