His early life and college football career has motivated so many and now he’ll be in Calgary on Friday.

Rudy Ruettiger who’s inspired the 1993 movie Rudy will be the Colts guest speaker at their third annual “Athletic Evening.” The event takes place at the Metropolitan Centre.

For more information on the event click HERE.

The Colts will open the 2016 season on Saturday August 13 on the road facing the Wildcats in Edmonton.