As a Pittsburg Steelers rookie in 1968, Rocky Bleier was drafted into the Vietnam War.  While serving, in August 1969, Bleier was shot in the left thigh by a rifle bullet.  While he laid injured, a grenade exploded and shrapnel was sent into his right leg and foot, causing him to eventually lose part of the foot. Bleier was eventually awarded the Bronze Star and Purple Heart, but was also told he'd never play football again. After being discharged in 1970, Bleier made his way back to the Steelers and was an instrumental part of there winning 4 Super Bowls!. This helmet also contains the "4X SB Champs" inscription.  This autograph is authenticated by TriStar Productions.