An overview of the childhood and early education of Terry Bradshaw, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.
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.
On September 2, 1948, Terry Paxton Bradshaw was born. He would become a professional football quarterback.
In 1948, Terry Bradshaw was born in Shreveport, Louisiana.
In 1965, Terry Bradshaw led Woodlawn High School to the AAA state championship game, but they lost to Sulphur.
In 1966, Terry Bradshaw arrived at Louisiana Tech, creating a media frenzy due to his football reputation.
In 1967, Terry Bradshaw played his second season at Louisiana Tech.
During the 1968 season, Terry Bradshaw amassed 2,890 total yards and led his team to a 9-2 record.
In 1968, Robertson chose not to play, allowing Terry Bradshaw to pursue his career.
In 1969, Melissa Babish becomes Miss Teenage America.
In 1969, the Pittsburgh Steelers received the first pick in the draft after winning a coin flip tiebreaker.
In 1972, Bradshaw married Melissa Babish, his first marriage.
In 1973, Bradshaw divorced Melissa Babish.
In 1976, Bradshaw married ice skater JoJo Starbuck.
In 1983, Bradshaw divorced JoJo Starbuck and married family attorney Charla Hopkins.
In 1988, Bradshaw did not attend the funeral of Steelers owner Art Rooney, leading to an estrangement from the team.
In July 1997, Terry Bradshaw presented Mike Webster at his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction.
In 1999, Bradshaw divorced Charla Hopkins.
On December 16, 2000, during the final regular-season game at Three Rivers Stadium, Bradshaw was with Fox NFL Sunday, expressing regret for not being there due to discomfort with crowds.
In September 2002, Bradshaw returned to Pittsburgh for the first time in years to attend the funeral of his friend and former teammate Mike Webster.
In October 2002, Bradshaw returned to the Steelers sideline for the first time in 20 years during a Monday night game.
In 2004, the Steelers found a consistent quarterback in Ben Roethlisberger.
On February 6, 2006, Terry Bradshaw appeared on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno to discuss why he did not attend the Super Bowl MVP Parade.
In 2007, Rachel Bradshaw appeared in Nashville, a reality TV series.
In 2012, Bradshaw publicly supported Newt Gingrich's presidential candidacy and criticized Terrell Suggs for his remarks about Tim Tebow's faith.
On July 8, 2014, Bradshaw married Tammy, his girlfriend of 15 years.
In 2014, Chuck Noll, the head coach of the Steelers during Bradshaw's playing days, passed away. Bradshaw had a complicated relationship with Noll but made peace before his death.
In 2014, Terry Bradshaw's father, William Marvin "Bill" Bradshaw, passed away.
In 2016, during an interview with NFL Films for A Football Life about Chuck Noll, Bradshaw discussed the culture clash and his feeling of being belittled by Noll.
In 2017, Bradshaw criticized President Donald Trump's handling of NFL player protests during the national anthem on Fox NFL Sunday.
In 2019, Bradshaw commented on Donald Trump's planned attendance at a University of Alabama vs. Louisiana State University game, stating he respected Trump's 'guts' to attend.
On September 17, 2020, Bradshaw and his family premiered their new E! reality show The Bradshaw Bunch.
In September 2022, Bradshaw revealed that he had been treated for bladder cancer and neck cancer between 2021 and 2022 after viewers expressed concern about his appearance on Fox NFL Sunday.
In 2023, Terry Bradshaw's mother, Novis Bradshaw, passed away.