Sports · 1970s

Terry Bradshaw

In memoriam 1948–

American Football (Quarterback)Sport

Pittsburgh Steelers (1970-1983)Teams

4 Super Bowl championshipsTitles

First QB to win four Super Bowls; 2 Super Bowl MVPsRecords

Terry Paxton Bradshaw, Shreveport, LouisianaBorn

The Turning Point

Bradshaw was the No. 1 overall draft pick in 1970 but struggled early in his career. He became a star in the 1974 season, leading the Pittsburgh Steelers to the first of four Super Bowl championships and emerging as the dominant quarterback of the dynasty.

Terry Bradshaw, Hall of Fame Steelers quarterback

Louisiana Strong Arm

Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, Bradshaw set a national javelin record in high school before starring at Louisiana Tech. His powerful arm made him the top pick in the 1970 NFL Draft.

Terry Bradshaw at a later public appearance

Steel Curtain Dynasty

Bradshaw led the Pittsburgh Steelers to four Super Bowl titles in six years during the 1970s. He earned back-to-back Super Bowl MVP awards and the 1978 league MVP honor.

Broadcasting Star

After retiring in 1983, Bradshaw transitioned into television and became a beloved studio analyst on Fox NFL Sunday. His outsized personality made him one of football's most recognizable voices.

Career Timeline

1970Drafted first overall by Pittsburgh Steelers
1972Throws pass on the 'Immaculate Reception' play
1975Wins first Super Bowl over Minnesota
1976Wins second straight Super Bowl title
1979Named Super Bowl XIII MVP versus Dallas
1979Named NFL Most Valuable Player
1980Wins fourth Super Bowl and second MVP
1983Retires due to a chronic elbow injury
1989Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame
1994Joins Fox NFL Sunday as studio analyst

Biggest Hits

1980

Four Super Bowl championshipsWon titles in a six-year span with Pittsburgh

1980

Two Super Bowl MVP awardsMVP of Super Bowls XIII and XIV

1979

NFL Most Valuable PlayerLed league with 26 touchdown passes

1970

First overall draft pickSelected first by the Steelers out of Louisiana Tech

1989

Pro Football Hall of FameInducted in his first year of eligibility

1979

Eight AFC Central titlesAnchored Pittsburgh's 1970s dynasty

Did You Know

Bradshaw threw a then-record 932 passing yards and nine touchdowns across his four Super Bowl appearances.
After football he became an Emmy-winning broadcaster, actor and country music singer, even charting on the Billboard albums list.

Portrait: Damon J. Morit (U.S. Navy) · Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

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