Read more about the article Bleier saw world from Game of Century to Vietnam War and four Super Bowls

Bleier saw world from Game of Century to Vietnam War and four Super Bowls

PHOTO: Rocky Bleier. Story reposted from Sept. 15, 2016. BY TOM SHANAHAN Rocky Bleier stood atop the college football world in 1966 as a national champion running back at Notre Dame. The Irish were voted No. 1 over No. 2 Michigan State after the teams met in their 1966 Game of the Century, playing to a controversial 10-10 tie. The Associated Press (writers) and United Press (coaches, now USA Today) favored Notre Dame in the contentious era of…

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Read more about the article Terry Hanratty recalls Duffy and ‘The Biggest Game of Them’

Terry Hanratty recalls Duffy and ‘The Biggest Game of Them’

PHOTO: Michigan State's defense closes in on Terry Hanratty as Bubba Smith (95) and Pat Gallinagh (55) chase the Notre Dame quarterback toward George Webster (90). --- “Duffy Daugherty was such a wonderful human being,” Hanratty said. “No one can ever turn me against Michigan State. When I told Ara I was coming to Notre Dame, I knew I had to call Duffy. I’m thinking, ‘This is going to be horrible’ because you hear all these stories about…

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