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Daniel 'Rudy' Ruettiger Will Give Speech At Don Bosco Friday

Attendees can meet Ruettiger and the film 'Rudy' will be shown at the 50-yard line on the football field at Don Bosco Prep.

Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger attends the "Rudy" In Concert 25th Anniversary Celebration in Los Angeles on March 30.
Daniel "Rudy" Ruettiger attends the "Rudy" In Concert 25th Anniversary Celebration in Los Angeles on March 30. (Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

RAMSEY, NJ — One of the most inspirational sports figures will give a motivational speech at Don Bosco Prep later this month.

Ruettiger, whose story chronicled in the movie "Rudy," will give the speech at Don Bosco's first Friday Night Cinema Under the Lights Sept. 13. "Rudy" will be shown at the event. It is the 25th anniversary of the movie's release.

The speech and movie are open to the community. Current students and alumni will be there and concessions will be sold at the Ironman Stand.

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The event will be at the 50-yard line on the school's football field at Granatell Stadium at 492 Franklin Turnpike. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. General admission tickets cost $10. VIP tickets cost $100 will include priority field seating and a meet and greet with Ruettiger.

Tickets can be purchased at the school's main office or at the door prior. VIP tickets can also be purchased online here.

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Email: daniel.hubbard@patch.com

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