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Daniel Ruettiger (nicknamed "Rudy") grew up in a middle class household, the third of fourteen children. He attended Joliet Catholic High School, where he played for locally famous coach Gordie Gillespie and led the team in tackles his junior and senior years.Ruettiger harbored a dream to play for Ara Parseghian and the Fighting Irish football team, despite being merely 5' 7" and 165 pounds. Parseghian encouraged walk-on players from the student body. For example, Notre Dame's 1969 starting center, Mike Oriard, was a walk-on who eventually won a Rhodes Scholarship and an NFL contract with the Kansas City Chiefs.
After Parseghian stepped down after the 1974 season, Dan Devine was named head coach. In Ruettiger's last opportunity to play for Notre Dame at home, Devine put him into a game at defensive end against Georgia Tech on November 8, 1975. In the movie Rudy, Devine is depicted as a villain, not wanting Rudy to dress for his last game; however, during the actual game, Devine reportedly came up with the idea to dress Rudy. In the final play of Ruettiger's senior season with the Fighting Irish, he recorded a sack, which is all his Notre Dame stat line has ever shown.
* Honorary Doctorate Degree from Our Lady of Holy Cross College
* The key to numerous cities across the nation along with special proclamations for his inspiration, commitment, and human spirit
* Honorary assist to the Attorney General of Louisiana
* Distinguished American Award
* Recognition from President George W. Bush
* Recognition at the White House
* Recognition from the House of Representatives in the state of Texas
* A Proclamation from the Governor of Nevada granting an Official Rudy Award Day
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