Bradshaw, Terry (1948-…), ranks among the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the National Football League (NFL). Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to Super Bowl victories in 1975, 1976, 1979, and 1980. He passed for 932 yards and 9 touchdowns in these games. Bradshaw was the Most Valuable Player in the Super Bowls of 1979 and 1980. He was elected to the Professional Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
Terry Paxton Bradshaw was born on Sept. 2, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He attended Louisiana Tech University from 1966 to 1969, where he was an All-American quarterback. The Pittsburgh Steelers made him the first selection in the 1970 NFL draft. Bradshaw played for the Steelers for 14 seasons, winning the 1978 award as Player of the Year.
Bradshaw retired after the 1983 season and became a television football analyst. He is also a country music singer. Bradshaw’s genial personality has made him a popular public speaker, and he has also appeared in many TV commercials.
