Career Timeline of Terry Bradshaw: Major Achievements and Milestones
Discover the career path of Terry Bradshaw, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.
Terry Bradshaw is a former NFL quarterback who played 14 seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, leading them to four Super Bowl victories in a six-year span. He was the first quarterback to win three and then four Super Bowls. Inducted into both the Pro Football Hall of Fame (1989) and the College Football Hall of Fame (1996), Bradshaw has also had a successful post-football career as a television sports analyst, most notably on Fox NFL Sunday. Beyond sports, Bradshaw has ventured into acting and music, appearing in films like 'Failure to Launch' and releasing several country music albums.
1968: Junior Season at Louisiana Tech
During the 1968 season, Terry Bradshaw amassed 2,890 total yards and led his team to a 9-2 record.
1970: Drafted by Pittsburgh Steelers
In 1970, Terry Bradshaw was selected as the first overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the NFL draft.
1972: "Immaculate Reception" Pass
In 1972, Terry Bradshaw threw the "Immaculate Reception" pass to Franco Harris, a famous play in NFL history.
1974: AFC Championship and Super Bowl IX Victory
In 1974, Terry Bradshaw led the Steelers to a Super Bowl IX victory, completing 9 of 14 passes in the game.
1974: First Super Bowl Win
In 1974, Terry Bradshaw won his first Super Bowl title, beginning a dominant six-year period for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
1974: Steelers Defeat Bills in Playoff Game
In 1974, Terry Bradshaw's Steelers defeated Joe Ferguson's Bills in a divisional playoff game.
1975: Second Super Bowl Win
In 1975, Terry Bradshaw secured his second Super Bowl title with the Pittsburgh Steelers, continuing their championship run.
1975: Super Bowl X Victory
In 1975, Terry Bradshaw threw for 209 yards in Super Bowl X, leading the Steelers to a 21-17 victory.
1976: Release of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry"
In 1976, Bradshaw's cover of "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" reached the top 20 on Billboard's country chart and number 91 on the Hot 100.
1976: Injuries and Outstanding Game
In 1976, Terry Bradshaw had neck and wrist injuries. Also, he completed 14 of 18 passes for 264 yards and three touchdowns and achieving the highest-possible passer rating of 158.3 in a victory over the Baltimore Colts.
1976: AFC Championship Loss
In 1976, the Steelers lost to the Oakland Raiders in the AFC Championship game, ending their hopes of a three-peat.
1978: Named NFL MVP
In 1978, Terry Bradshaw was named the NFL's Most Valuable Player after a season with 2,915 passing yards and 28 touchdowns.
1978: Third Super Bowl Win
In 1978, Terry Bradshaw won his third Super Bowl title, cementing his place as the first quarterback to achieve this milestone.
1979: Fourth Super Bowl Win
In 1979, Terry Bradshaw achieved another milestone, becoming the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls.
1979: Second Super Bowl MVP Award
In 1979, Terry Bradshaw won his second straight Super Bowl MVP award in Super Bowl XIV, passing for 309 yards and two touchdowns.
1982: Strike-Shortened Season and Playoff Loss
In 1982, during a strike-shortened NFL season, Terry Bradshaw played through an elbow injury and tied for the most touchdown passes, but the Steelers lost to the San Diego Chargers in the Wild Card Round.
December 10, 1983: Final NFL Game
On December 10, 1983, Terry Bradshaw played his final NFL game against the New York Jets, throwing a touchdown pass before his elbow injury forced him to retire.
July 24, 1984: Retirement and Television Contract
On July 24, 1984, Terry Bradshaw retired from football and signed a television contract with CBS to become an NFL game analyst.
1990: Promotion to The NFL Today
In 1990, Bradshaw was promoted to television studio analyst for The NFL Today, where he co-hosted with Greg Gumbel.
1993: End of The NFL Today Hosting with Greg Gumbel
In 1993, Bradshaw ended his hosting duties with Greg Gumbel on The NFL Today.
1994: Joining Fox NFL Sunday
In 1994, Bradshaw joined Fox NFL Sunday, where he took on a comic foil role and hosted segments like "Ten Yards with TB" and "The Terry Awards".
1997: Home Team with Terry Bradshaw Series
In 1997, Terry Bradshaw hosted a short-lived television series called Home Team with Terry Bradshaw.
2001: Formation of FitzBradshaw Racing
In 2001, Bradshaw entered NASCAR by forming FitzBradshaw Racing with HighLine Performance Group and became a spokesman for Jani-King International, Inc.
2001: Hosting Digi-Bowl Specials
In 2001, Bradshaw hosted the first of two consecutive Digi-Bowl specials on Fox Kids, providing commentary between episodes of Digimon: Digital Monsters.
2002: Final Digi-Bowl Special
In 2002, Bradshaw hosted the final Digi-Bowl special on Fox Kids, which coincided with the end of the Fox Kids block that same year.
2003: Coverage of Steelers' 1,000th Game
In 2003, Bradshaw covered the Steelers' 1,000th game in franchise history for Fox at Heinz Field.
April 2006: Donation to Louisiana Tech
In April 2006, Terry Bradshaw donated memorabilia, including Super Bowl rings and Hall of Fame rings, to his alma mater, Louisiana Tech.
2006: End of Ownership in FitzBradshaw Racing
In 2006, Bradshaw ended his ownership in FitzBradshaw Racing.
2010: Hosting Television Shows for United States Media Television
Since 2010, Bradshaw has been hosting television shows produced by United States Media Television.
2016: Leading Role in "Better Late Than Never"
In 2016, Bradshaw had a leading role in the NBC reality-travel series "Better Late Than Never".
2018: Leading Role in "Better Late Than Never"
In 2018, Bradshaw had a leading role in the NBC reality-travel series "Better Late Than Never".
2020: Launch of Terry Bradshaw Bourbon Whiskey
In 2020, Bradshaw launched Terry Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in collaboration with Silver Screen Bottling Company.
