‘Rudy’ makes appearances at Price Cutter stores

Ruettiger will meet with the public noon–2 p.m. today at Price Cutter Plus, 3260 E. Battlefield Road, and 4–6 p.m. at Price Cutter Plus, 4228 S. National Ave. He’ll also visit 10 a.m.–noon Thursday at Price Cutter Plus, 2021 W. Republic Road.

Today marks the 31st anniversary of the only Notre Dame game of Ruettiger’s college football career. In the final 27 seconds of the game, Ruettiger sacked the opposing quarterback and was made famous when the crowd chanted “Rudy” and his teammates hoisted him on their shoulders and carried him off the field.

Ruettiger now is an author, motivational speaker and business owner. His books include “Rudy & Friends: Awesome and Inspiring Real Life Stories of Ordinary People Overcoming Extraordinary Odds” and “Rudy’s Insights for Winning in Life,” and he owns Rudy International, a corporate-training provider. Ruettiger also founded Rudy Beverage Inc., a manufacturer of sport drinks and low-sugar alternatives to soft drinks.