Angelo Pizzo began his film/television career with Warner Brothers Television in the story development group and then moved to Time-Life Films.  After serving as Vice President of Feature Film Productions, he worked with former fraternity brother David Anspaugh to create Hoosiers, about a small-town Indiana high school team winning the state basketball title. Hoosiers earned two Oscar nominations. It was named among the best sports films (along with RUDY) of all time by USA Today and by ESPN's expert panel and website users. 

Later films include Rudy and The Game of Their Lives, about the U.S. Soccer Team beating the English team against all odds.

About Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger

Today, a highly sought after motivational speaker, Rudy entertains international corporate audiences with a unique, passionate, and heartfelt style of communicating. He reaches school children, university students, and professional athletes with the same enthusiasm, portraying the human spirit that comes from his personal experiences of adversity and triumph. His captivating personality and powerful message of "YES I CAN" stays with his audiences forever. Rudy's opening remarks receive thunderous applause and standing ovations from audiences of 200 to 20,000 people who emotionally chant "RU-DY, RU-DY!"

About Joe Garner

When it comes to America's popular culture, six-time New York Times bestselling author Joe Garner has become one of its premiere chroniclers.  See all his books here.

He's been featured on the Today Show, CNN, Fox & Friends and hundreds of radio programs nationwide.  Joe's books have also become Wall Street Journal, Publishers Weekly, Sports Illustrated and USA Today bestsellers.

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