Rudy Ruettiger

January 10, 2024
Football Player

Quick Facts

Rudy Ruettiger
Full Name Rudy Ruettiger
Date Of Birth Aug 23, 1948(1948-08-23)
Age 76
Birthplace Joliet
Country United States
Birth City Illinois
Horoscope Leo

Rudy Ruettiger Biography

Birthday Aug 23
Birth Year 1948

Rudy Ruettiger is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on August 23, 1948 in Joliet, Illinois, United States. Rudy is a motivational speaker whose long struggle to get a spot on the University of Notre Dame football roster inspired it.

In 1993, he was played by He was portrayed by Sean Astin in the critically acclaimed film Rudy in 1993..

He married Cheryl Ruettiger in 1975.

Rudy Ruettiger Net Worth

Net Worth $5 Million
Source Of Income Football Player
House Living in own house.

Rudy Ruettiger is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Rudy Ruettiger 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

As a child, he had to overcome dyslexia.

On his Notre Dame play, he recorded a sack.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Height 5 ft 6 in

Rudy Ruettiger height 5 ft 6 in Rudy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Rudy Ruettiger Dating?

According to our records, Rudy Ruettiger married to Cheryl Ruettiger. As of December 1, 2023, Rudy Ruettiger’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Rudy Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Rudy Ruettiger celebrates birthday on August 23 of every year.

Top Facts about Rudy Ruettiger

  1. Rudy Ruettiger played for Notre Dame in 1975-76.
  2. He was only 5’6″ and 165 pounds.
  3. His story inspired the movie “Rudy” in 1993.
  4. Ruettiger is a motivational speaker and author.
  5. He has spoken to over one million people worldwide.
  6. Ruettiger founded the Rudy Foundation to help children achieve their dreams.
  7. The foundation has awarded over $1 million in college scholarships.
  8. Ruettiger received an honorary doctorate from Our Lady of Holy Cross College.
  9. He was inducted into the National Speakers Association Hall of Fame in 2010.
  10. Ruettiger’s message is about perseverance, determination, and never giving up on your dreams.

Did Rudy Ruettiger really sack the quarterback?

Ruettiger actually played for three plays: a kickoff, an incomplete pass, and on the third play (the game’s final play), he sacked Georgia Tech quarterback Rudy Allen. He was carried off the field by his teammates following the game, the first player in Notre Dame history to do so.

Where is Rudy Ruettiger now?

Ruettiger, 68, is now living in Las Vegas and continues to work as a motivational speaker, according to the Deseret News. Congratulations, Brother Rudy.

What did Rudy do after he graduated from Notre Dame?

And Hollywood took notice. According to Ruettiger himself, the movie (in which he appears as a fan during the last scene) was 92 percent accurate. Since leaving Notre Dame, Ruettiger has largely lived a respectable life as a motivational speaker, author, and owner of Rudy Beverage, Inc.

Did Rudy really have a friend named Pete?

Pete. Pete was a friend of Rudy’s from childhood on. They played high school football together, and would later work together at the steel mill. He was always at Rudy’ side, supporting him every step of the way.

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