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About Rudy Ruettiger
American motivational speaker and author
Rudy Ruettiger is an American motivational speaker and author, best known for his connection to Notre Dame football and for inspiring the 1993 film Rudy. His early life and time at the University of Notre Dame made him a familiar figure in American sports and motivation. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish, and the story of his persistence there became the basis for Rudy. He is also known for speaking and writing about determination, hard work, and overcoming setbacks.
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- “If you try to beat the other guy, you probably won't win. But if you try to be the best you can be and compet…”Rudy Ruettiger
- “If you want to go after something, just do it.”Rudy Ruettiger
- “You see, my movie isn't about football, or about Notre Dame. It's about hope, about the human spirit.”Rudy Ruettiger
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