History of Terry Bradshaw in Timeline
Terry Bradshaw is a former NFL quarterback who played for the Pittsburgh Steelers for 14 seasons. He is best known for his football career, during which he won four Super Bowl titles. After retiring from football, Bradshaw became a successful television sports analyst and co-host on Fox NFL Sunday. He has also pursued careers in acting and music, appearing in films like 'Failure to Launch' and releasing country music albums. Bradshaw is a multifaceted celebrity with accomplishments in sports, television, film, and music.
1969: Melissa Babish named Miss Teenage America
In 1969, Melissa Babish (Terry Bradshaw's first wife) was named Miss Teenage America.
1972: Marriage to Melissa Babish
In 1972, Terry Bradshaw married Melissa Babish, Miss Teenage America 1969.
1973: Divorce from Melissa Babish
In 1973, Terry Bradshaw divorced Melissa Babish.
1976: Marriage to JoJo Starbuck
In 1976, Terry Bradshaw married ice skater JoJo Starbuck.
1976: "I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry" hits charts
In 1976, Terry 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.
1978: Appearance in Hooper
In 1978, Terry Bradshaw appeared in the film Hooper, starring Burt Reynolds, Jan-Michael Vincent, and Sally Field.
1980: Cameo in Smokey and the Bandit II
In 1980, Bradshaw had a cameo in Smokey and the Bandit II, starring Burt Reynolds, Jerry Reed, and Sally Field.
1981: Appearance in The Cannonball Run
In 1981, Terry Bradshaw made an appearance in the film The Cannonball Run.
1983: Divorce from JoJo Starbuck and Marriage to Charla Hopkins
In 1983, Terry Bradshaw divorced JoJo Starbuck and married family attorney Charla Hopkins.
1988: Absence from Art Rooney's Funeral
In 1988, Terry Bradshaw did not attend the funeral of Steelers owner Art Rooney due to anxieties about public appearances, leading to a period of estrangement from the Steelers.
1990: Promotion to The NFL Today
In 1990, Bradshaw was promoted to television studio analyst for The NFL Today, co-hosting with Greg Gumbel.
1993: Final season of The NFL Today with Greg Gumbel
Terry Bradshaw hosted The NFL Today with Greg Gumbel through the 1993 season.
1994: Joining Fox NFL Sunday
In 1994, Bradshaw joined Fox NFL Sunday as a comic foil, hosting features like Ten Yards with TB and The Terry Awards.
1994: Guest appearance in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr.
In 1994, Terry Bradshaw made a guest appearance in The Adventures of Brisco County, Jr., playing Colonel Forrest March.
1997: Hosting Home Team with Terry Bradshaw
In 1997, Terry Bradshaw hosted a short-lived television series called Home Team with Terry Bradshaw.
1999: Divorce from Charla Hopkins
In 1999, Terry Bradshaw divorced family attorney Charla Hopkins.
December 16, 2000: Absence from last game at Three Rivers Stadium
On December 16, 2000, Terry Bradshaw was absent from the final regular-season game at Three Rivers Stadium, as he was covering the game with Fox NFL Sunday from the USS Harry S. Truman.
October 11, 2001: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
On October 11, 2001, Terry Bradshaw received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, becoming the first NFL player to receive the honor.
2001: Hosting Digi-Bowl Specials and NASCAR appearance
In 2001, Bradshaw hosted a Digi-Bowl special on Fox Kids and appeared on the first NASCAR on FOX broadcast, riding with Dale Earnhardt at Daytona before Earnhardt's fatal crash.
2001: Formation of FitzBradshaw Racing
In 2001, Bradshaw partnered with HighLine Performance Group to establish FitzBradshaw Racing and became the spokesman for Jani-King International, Inc.
September 2002: Return to Pittsburgh for Mike Webster's funeral
In September 2002, Terry Bradshaw returned to Pittsburgh to attend the funeral of his friend and former teammate, Mike Webster.
October 2002: Return to Steelers sideline
In October 2002, Bradshaw returned to the Steelers sideline for the first time in 20 years during a Monday night game.
2002: Final Digi-Bowl special
In 2002, Bradshaw hosted his final Digi-Bowl special on Fox Kids, coinciding with the block's end.
2003: Coverage of the Steelers' 1,000th game
In 2003, Bradshaw returned to Heinz Field to cover the Steelers' 1,000th game in franchise history for Fox.
2006: Appearance in Failure to Launch
In 2006, Terry Bradshaw appeared in the film Failure to Launch, playing the father of Matthew McConaughey's character.
2006: End of ownership in FitzBradshaw Racing
In 2006, Terry Bradshaw ended his ownership stake in FitzBradshaw Racing.
September 2007: Top-ranked former pro football player
As of September 2007, Terry Bradshaw was ranked as the top former professional football player in the Davie-Brown Index, which measures celebrity appeal and trust.
2007: Appearance at Steelers 75th-anniversary festivities
In 2007, Bradshaw appeared at the Steelers' 75th-anniversary festivities, joining his teammates on the sideline for a game against the Baltimore Ravens.
2007: Rachel Bradshaw appears in Nashville
In 2007, Rachel Bradshaw, Terry Bradshaw's daughter, appeared in Nashville, a reality television series about young musicians.
2010: Hosting television shows for United States Media Television
Since 2010, Terry Bradshaw has been hosting television shows produced by United States Media Television.
2012: Support for Newt Gingrich and Criticism of Terrell Suggs
In 2012, Terry Bradshaw publicly supported Newt Gingrich for the Republican presidential nomination and criticized Terrell Suggs for his comments about Tim Tebow's faith.
July 8, 2014: Marriage to Tammy
On July 8, 2014, Terry Bradshaw married Tammy, his girlfriend of 15 years.
2014: Chuck Noll's death and Peace
Terry Bradshaw made peace with Chuck Noll, Steelers head coach, before Noll's death in 2014.
2016: NFL Films interview about Chuck Noll
In 2016, Terry Bradshaw discussed his culture clash with Steelers head coach Chuck Noll in an interview with NFL Films.
2016: Leading role in Better Late Than Never
In 2016, Terry Bradshaw had a leading role in the NBC reality-travel series Better Late Than Never.
2017: Appearance in Father Figures
In 2017, Terry Bradshaw appeared as himself in the comedy film Father Figures.
2017: Criticism of President Donald Trump
In 2017, Terry Bradshaw criticized President Donald Trump's handling of NFL player protests during the national anthem.
2018: Leading role in Better Late Than Never
In 2018, Terry Bradshaw continued his leading role in the NBC reality-travel series Better Late Than Never.
January 16, 2019: Competed in The Masked Singer as "Deer"
On January 16, 2019, Terry Bradshaw competed in season one of The Masked Singer as "Deer".
October 12, 2019: Competed in Celebrity Family Feud
On October 12, 2019, Terry Bradshaw and his family competed in Celebrity Family Feud.
2019: Comments on Trump's attendance at Alabama-LSU game
In 2019, Terry Bradshaw commented on Donald Trump's planned attendance at a University of Alabama vs. Louisiana State University game, expressing respect for Trump's "guts."
January 2, 2020: Appearance on Last Man Standing
On January 2, 2020, Terry Bradshaw appeared on the season-eight premiere of Last Man Standing.
September 17, 2020: Premiere of The Bradshaw Bunch
On September 17, 2020, Terry Bradshaw and his family premiered their new E! reality show, The Bradshaw Bunch.
2020: Launch of Terry Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey
In 2020, Terry Bradshaw launched Terry Bradshaw Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey in collaboration with Silver Screen Bottling Company.
September 2022: Cancer diagnosis revealed
In September 2022, Terry Bradshaw revealed that he had been treated for bladder cancer and neck cancer between 2021 and 2022 after viewers expressed concern.
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