Famous People From Joliet, Illinois & Celebs Born In Joliet

Birthdate: August 22, 1948

Sun Sign: Leo

Daniel Eugene Ruettiger, better known as Rudy Ruettiger, remains an icon of the football team of the University of Notre Dame. One of his parents’ 14 children, he suffered from dyslexia, before finding his calling in football. His life later inspired the film Rudy, with actor Sean Astin playing his role.

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