Terry Bradshaw is an American Professional Gridiron Football Quarterback who led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Superbowl championships (1975, 1976, 1979, and 1980).
Terry Bradshaw Profile
Name | Terry Bradshaw |
Date of Birth | September 2, 1948 |
Place of Birth | Shreveport, Louisiana, USA |
Age | 74 years old as of 2022 |
Parents | William Bill Marvin Bradshaw and Novis Bradshaw |
High School | Woodlawn High School |
Children | Rachel and Erin |
Wife | Tammy |
Net worth | $5 million |
Profession | American Professional Gridiron Football Quarterback |
Terry Bradshaw’s Early Life
His full name is Terry Paxton Bradshaw. He was born on September 2, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana, USA.
Terry Bradshaw’s Age
Since Terry Bradshaw was born in 1948, he is 74 years old as of 2022.
Terry Bradshaw’s Parents
Terry Bradshaw is the second of three kids to William Bill Marvin Bradshaw and Novis Bradshaw. His father was a US Navy man.
Terry Bradshaw’s Educational Background
Terry Bradshaw went to Woodlawn High School, where he began his dream of becoming a professional football player. He also excelled in academics, and track and field sports.
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Terry Bradshaw’s Wife And Ex-wives
Terry Bradshaw was married to Miss Teenage America, Melissa Babish in 1972, but unfortunately, the two divorced in 1974.
Two years after his separation from Melissa, he married Jojo Starbuck, an international ice skater, popular for introducing ramen to Americans and known as the face of the Cup of Noodles. Their marriage also didn’t last long and ended in 1983.
Thirdly, he got married to family Attorney Charla Hopkins in 1983 and as usual divorced in 1999.
Terry Bradshaw 2014 got married to his long-time girlfriend Tammy.
Terry Bradshaw’s Children
Terry Bradshaw’s marriage with his third wife Charla Hopkins resulted in two offspring; Rachel and Erin.
Terry Bradshaw’s Career
Terry Bradshaw’s career began after he led his team to the state championship and made a national record in javelin throw, after which he entered Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, on full scholarship and dedicated most of his time focusing on football.
He had to miss four games because, at that time, he suffered neck and wrist injuries in 1976, but he returned to help the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat Baltimore Colts.
He led his team in defeating Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams in 1978 and 1979, respectively.
Despite an elbow injury sustained during a training camp, he managed to play in the 1982 NFL season but had to quit midway due to an elbow injury.
In those four outstanding performances, he completed 49 of 84 attempted passes—nine for touchdowns—for 932 yards (third all-time), with just three interceptions.
He still holds the Super Bowl passing record for average gain in a game (14.71 yards in Super Bowl XIV vs. Los Angeles, in which he completed 21 passes for 309 yards).
Terry Bradshaw joined CBS Sports as an NFL game analyst in 1984 and became a studio analyst on “The NFL Today” for four seasons beginning in 1990. During his last two years as an NFL game analyst for CBS, Bradshaw served in an acclaimed partnership with play-by-play announcer Verne Lundquist.
He debuted on the television in 2004 with the Radio Shack advertisement, followed by NutriSystem in 2012.
He has featured in special appearances on advertisement stipes including; Everybody Loves Raymond, Married… with Children, Malcolm in the Middle, and The League.
He also made appearances on the silver screen with Hooper (1978), Smokey and the Bandit II (1980), The Cannonball Run (1981), The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr. (1994), and Failure to Launch (2006).
In 2010, he started hosting shows for United States Media Television and currently presents ‘Today in America with Terry Bradshaw’, which deals with current trends in both lifestyles and business.
Terry Bradshaw’s Books And Music
Terry Bradshaw has authored and co-authored five books, including his autobiography Terry Bradshaw: Man of Steel, apart from forming FitzBradshaw Racing, in partnership with Highline Performance Group, which was listed on the NASCAR in 2001.
He released six country, gospel, and Christmas music albums during his football career, though only his country single I’m So Lonesome I Could Try (1976) managed to reach Billboard’s Top 20 chart.
Terry Bradshaw’s Awards & Achievements
Terry Bradshaw was awarded the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player in 1978 and 1979, for his tremendous performance on the field.
In 1979, he was honored with the Sportsman of the Year, for his exemplary performance, shared with Willie Stargell, a player from the Pittsburgh Pirates.
In 1983, he retired as the first four-time Super Bowl Champion, an achievement which was later replicated only by Joe Montana.
He was included in the Pro Football Hall of Fame of the National Football League (NFL) in 1989.
Terry Bradshaw’s Net worth
Terry Bradshaw has an estimated net worth of $5 million.
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