Former Arizona State wrestler Anthony Robles has been making headlines for a new movie called "Unstoppable" highlighting his inspiring life and college career.
The 2011 NCAA national champion was born with only one leg but overcame tremendous adversary to walk on to the ASU team and earn All-American honors three times.
Tuesday it was announced Robles will serve as the grand marshal for the 2024 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl parade, "which honors individuals or groups whose inspiring accomplishments are worthy of celebration and align with the Fiesta Bowl's commitment to enhancing the lives of Arizonans through the support of youth, sports and education."
The parade is a two-mile procession through Central Phoenix which will take place on Dec. 28 ahead of the bowl game that will serve as a quarterfinal for the College Football Playoff.
Anthony Robles says "it's an honor" to be named Fiesta Bowl Grand Marshal
ASU hosted a special screening of "Unstoppable" on campus with Robles in attendance where he spoke about the opportunity to lead the Fiesta Bowl Parade.
"To be the Grand Marshal in my own state is an honor. It's where I grew up," he said. "Arizona is home for me. To represent Arizona and all the good things that are here, it's very special."
The subject of the upcoming film "Unstoppable," Robles was born without his right leg, but overcame extreme obstacles to become a three-time All-American at Arizona State University, and an inductee in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame.
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Robles, 36, is a member of the National Wrestling Hall of Fame, Arizona Hall of Fame and the ASU Sports Hall of Fame. He joins a prestigious list of other Arizona athletic legends who have served as Fiesta Bowl Parade Grand Marshal including including Charles Barkley, Jerry Colangelo, Alice Cooper, Richard Jefferson, Randy Johnson, Al McCoy, Jake Plummer, Kerri Strug, Diana Taurasi and more.
"Unstoppable" stars Jennifer Lopez, Jharrel Jerome and Don Cheadle and will have a limited theater release on Dec. 6 and will be released globally on Amazon Prime Video on Jan. 16.