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Terry Paxton Bradshaw is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL).
Terry Bradshaw Age
He was born on September 2, 1948, in Shreveport, Louisiana.. He is 75 years.
Terry Bradshaw Education
Bradshaw attended Woodlawn High School in Bossier City, Louisiana. He was a star athlete in high school, and he was offered scholarships to several colleges. He chose to attend Louisiana Tech University, where he played college football.
Terry Bradshaw Family | Parents | Sister
Bradshaw’s parents are William Marvin Bradshaw and June Frances Bradshaw. His father was a truck driver, and his mother was a homemaker. Bradshaw has two older sisters, Tammy and Sheila.
Terry Bradshaw Marriage | Wife
Bradshaw has been married four times.
- His first marriage was to Melissa Babish in 1972. They divorced in 1973.
- His second marriage was to JoJo Starbuck in 1976. They divorced in 1983.
- His third marriage was to Charla Hopkins in 1983. They divorced in 1999.
- Bradshaw was married for the fourth time, on July 8, 2014, to Tammy, his girlfriend of 15 years.
Terry Bradshaw Children | Daughter | Son
Bradshaw has three children:
- Rachel Bradshaw (born 1987), from his marriage to Charla Hopkins
- Erin Bradshaw (born 1989), from his marriage to Charla Hopkins
- Jack Bradshaw (born 1991), from his marriage to Tammy Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw Nationality
Bradshaw is an American citizen. He was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, and grew up in nearby Bossier City.
Terry Bradshaw Height
Bradshaw is 6 feet 3 inches tall.
Terry Bradshaw Health
Mental waddle
Bradshaw was born with a condition called talipes equinovarus, which is a clubfoot. He had surgery to correct the condition when he was a child, and he now walks without any problems.
Mental Health
Bradshaw has been open about his struggles with mental health, including depression and anxiety. He has also been diagnosed with cancer, including bladder cancer in 2021 and Merkel cell carcinoma in 2022.
Does Terry Bradshaw have cancer?
Terry was diagnosed with bladder cancer in November 2021 and Merkel cell carcinoma in March 2022. He has since undergone treatment for both cancers and is currently cancer-free.
In an interview with People magazine in March 2022, Bradshaw said, “I’m doing well. I’m cancer-free. I’m just taking it one day at a time.”
Terry Bradshaw Career
Bradshaw is a retired American professional football player who was a quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers in the National Football League (NFL). Since 1994, he has been a television sports analyst and co-host of Fox NFL Sunday.
He is also an actor and recording artist, having participated in several television shows (mainly as himself) and films, most notably co-starring in the movie Failure to Launch, and releasing several country music albums.
College career
- Played college football at Louisiana Tech University from 1966 to 1969.
- Two-time All-American.
- Led the Bulldogs to a national championship in 1969.
- Set school records for passing yards (6,555) and touchdowns (48).
NFL career
- Played for the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1970 to 1983.
- Four-time Super Bowl champion (XIV, X, XIII, IX).
- Two-time Super Bowl MVP (XIII, XIV).
- Four-time Pro Bowl selection.
- NFL MVP in 1978.
- Hall of Fame inductee in 1989.
Terry Bradshaw stats
Here are some of Bradshaw’s career stats:
- Passing yards: 27,989
- Touchdowns: 212
- Interceptions: 210
- Completion percentage: 50.5%
- Rating: 72.3
Terry Bradshaw Awards and Honors
- NFL MVP in 1978.
- Named to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989, his first year of eligibility.
- Inducted into the Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame and the Pittsburgh Hall of Fame.
- Bert Bell Award (1978)
- Sports Illustrated Sportsman of the Year (1979)
- Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1988)
- Louisiana Tech Athletic Hall of Fame.
- First-team Little All-American (1969)
Bradshaw is considered to be one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history. He was a key part of the Steelers’ dynasty in the 1970s, and he led the team to four Super Bowl championships.
Terry Bradshaw Tv shows
He has appeared in several television shows, both as himself and in fictional roles. Some of his most notable appearances include:
- The NFL Today (1990-1993)
- Fox NFL Sunday (1994-present)
- Better Late Than Never (2016-2018)
- The Bradshaw Bunch (2020-present)
- 30 for 30 (2009)
- Modern Family (2017)
- The League (2009)
- The Simpsons (2006)
Terry Bradshaw Films
He has also appeared in several films, including:
- Smokey and the Bandit II (1980)
- The Cannonball Run (1981)
- Hooper (1978)
- Failure to Launch (2006)
Terry Bradshaw Twitter
Bradshaw’s Twitter handle is @TerryBradshaw. He has over 2.4 million followers.
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