Terry Bradshaw is a legendary American football player, a famous television sports analyst, and an accomplished actor and singer.
He played quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League (NFL) for 14 seasons, winning four Super Bowl championships and two Super Bowl MVP awards.
He is also the co-host of Fox NFL Sunday and the star of the reality show The Bradshaw Family.
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- Full name: Terry Paxton Bradshaw
- Date of Birth: September 2, 1948
- Age: 76
- Sex: Male
- Birthplace: Shreveport, Louisiana, USA
- Country: United States
- Occupation: Former football player, TV sports commentator, actor, singer
- Height: 6 feet 3 inches (1.91 meters)
- Parents: William Marvin “Bill” Bradshaw, Norvis Bradshaw
- Siblings: Gary Bradshaw, Craig Bradshaw
- Spouse: Tammy Bradshaw (m. 2014)
- Children: Rachel Bradshaw, Erin Bradshaw
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $45 million
Early life and education
Terry Bradshaw, 76, was born on Sept. 2, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, to William Marvin “Bill” Bradshaw and Norvis Bradshaw.
His father is a retired U.S. Navy veteran and former vice president of manufacturing for Riley Beaird Company in Shreveport.
His mother was one of five children of Clifford and Lula Gay of Red River Parish, Louisiana. He has two brothers, Gary and Craig Bradshaw.
He attended Woodlawn High School in Shreveport, where he played football and led the Knights to the AAA state championship in 1965. He also excelled in academics and track and field, setting a national record in the javelin throw.
He attended Louisiana Tech University in Ruston and played football from 1966 to 1969. He broke every major passing record at the school and was selected first overall by the Steelers in the 1970 NFL draft.
personal life
Terry Bradshaw has been married four times and divorced three times. His first wife was former Miss Teen USA Melissa Babish, whom he married in 1972 and divorced in 1973.
His second wife was Olympic figure skater JoJo Starbuck, whom he married in 1976 and divorced in 1983.
His third wife was family lawyer Charla Hopkins, whom he married in 1983 and divorced in 1999.
They have two daughters, Rachel and Erin.
His fourth and current wife is Tammy Bradshaw, whom he married in 2014. He is also the stepfather of Tammy’s daughter Lacey from her previous marriage.
Profession
Terry Bradshaw played 14 seasons with the Steelers, leading the team to eight AFC Central titles and four Super Bowl championships in six years (1974, 1975, 1978 and 1979).
He was the first quarterback to win three and four Super Bowls and the only quarterback to win two Super Bowl MVP awards until Tom Brady tied his record in 2015.
In 1984, he retired from football due to multiple injuries and severe elbow tendinitis.
He has career totals of 27,989 passing yards, 212 touchdowns, 210 interceptions and a 70.9 passer rating.
In 1994, he became a television sports analyst and co-host of Fox NFL Sunday along with Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, Michael Strahan and Curt Menefee.
He is known for his humorous and outspoken personality as well as his insights and predictions on the game.
He is also an actor and recording artist, having appeared in numerous films and television shows such as Failure to Launch, The Cannonball Run, Hooper, The Masked Singer, and The Ranch. He has released six country music albums, two of which reached the Billboard Top 40 chart.
Awards
Some of the awards Terry Bradshaw has received during his career include:
- Four-time Super Bowl champion (1974, 1975, 1978, 1979)
- Two-time Super Bowl MVP (1978, 1979)
- Selected to the Pro Bowl three times (1975, 1978, 1979)
- NFL Most Valuable Player (1978)
- NFL passing touchdown leader (1978)
- NFL passer rating leader (1982)
- NFL All-Decade Team of the 1970s
- Pro Football Hall of Fame (1989)
- College Football Hall of Fame (1996)
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1988)
- Louisiana Tech University Athletic Hall of Fame (1984)
- Woodlawn High School Hall of Fame (1989)
- Shreveport Walk of Fame (2006)
- Hollywood Walk of Fame (2001)
- Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality – Studio Analyst (1999, 2014, 2017)
net worth
According to sources, Terry Bradshaw’s net worth is $45 million.
He makes an estimated $8 million per year as co-host of Fox NFL Sunday and star of The Bradshaw Family. He also earns money from acting, singing and endorsement contracts.
dispute
Terry Bradshaw has faced controversy and criticism for his comments and opinions on various topics including suicide, Antonio Brown, Andy Reid, and Aaron Rodgers.
Some viewers and critics also accused him of fat-shaming and sexism. Here are some examples:
- In 2004, he revealed that he suffered from depression and had attempted suicide in 1999. He also admitted that he took medication and received treatment. The public reaction to him was mixed, with some praising his honesty and courage, while others questioned his credibility and mental stability.
- In 2019, he criticized the behavior and attitude of former Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown, calling him a “diva” and “trouble.” He also said he wouldn’t pass the ball to him if he were a teammate. Brown called Bradshaw a “clown” and a “hater.”
- In 2020, he expressed frustration with Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid for not disciplining his son, Britt Reid, who was involved in a car accident that left a five-year-old girl in a coma. He said Reid should fire his son, who was an assistant coach with the Chiefs, and that he was “very upset” with Reid.
- In 2021, he criticized Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers for being unhappy with the team and wanting to leave. He said Rodgers was “weak” and “dumber than a box of rocks” for being unhappy with his situation. He also said that if Rodgers didn’t want to play for the Packers, he should retire.
- In 2021, he was accused of fat-shaming Fox NFL Sunday co-host Howie Long when he joked that Long had gained weight during the pandemic. He said Long looked like he had swallowed a child and needed to go on a diet. Some viewers and critics found his comments offensive and insensitive, especially at a time when many people are struggling with their physical and mental health.
- In 2021, he was accused of sexism after he made comments about the appearance of Fox Sports sideline reporter Erin Andrews during a live broadcast. He said Andrews looked “good” and “very good” in a mask, suggesting that she looked better with her face covered. Some viewers and critics found his comments inappropriate and disrespectful, especially because Andrews is a professional reporter, not a beauty pageant contestant.
social media
- Instagram: @official_terry_bradshaw
- Twitter: @Terry_Bradshaw
Filmography
- Launch failure
- Cannonball Run
- Hooper
- King of Masked Singer
- pasture
- Bradshaw family
- Malcolm in the Middle
- Everybody loves Raymond
- alliance
- modern Family
Discography
- I’m so lonely and want to cry
- Until you
- in my heart
- You never know how good you’re getting.
- Humility is hard
- made in America
- Isolation Madness
books
Some of the books Terry Bradshaw has written or co-authored include:
- Terry Bradshaw: Man of Steel
- A closer look
- It’s just a game
- Keep it simple
- No easy games
