In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Daniel Ruettiger—who the world knows as "Rudy"—joins Host Dan Hesse to discuss the movie about his against-all-odds mission for admission to the University of Notre Dame, and his even more unlikely tackle in a football game. The movie "RUDY," a 1993 American biographical sports film directed by David Anspaugh, captures that now-famous tackle and the remarkable story leading up to it, in what USA Today calls “the greatest football movie of all time.” But some don’t know that Rudy's greatest achievement might be getting the movie made in the first place – a “Rocky” story, but one that actually happened! Dan and Rudy discuss this journey as well as Rudy's chance encounters with Elvis Presley and Kobe Bryant. After listening to this episode you’ll know first-hand why Rudy Ruettiger has become such an in-demand motivational speaker. You'll also gain a plethora of insights and inspiration to breath fresh life into your own unique journey! Listen to the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don’t miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: DANIEL "RUDY" RUETTIGER: BIO: https://www.rudyruettiger.com/_files/ugd/28ffd6_8945ef34383c4f85a070fd8791ee464d.pdf Q&A with Rudy BOOKS: Rudy, My Story, by Rudy Ruettiger with Mark Dagostino Rudy's Insights in Winning for Life, by Rudy Ruettiger WEBSITE: https://www.rudyruettiger.com/ GIVING BACK: The Rudy Foundation The Rudy Awards OTHER: Broadway: Dream Big: Rudy Ruettiger Live on Broadway American Valor: A Salute to Our Heroes (2024-Full Show) - See time marker "45:50" for Rudy's section, "...when the U.S. Navy led to one of America's most beloved sports stories..."

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