Terry Bradshaw is a living legend as far as the NFL is concerned. The four-time Super Bowl winner has been an integral part of the game for as long as the oldest fans can remember. Now, at 75 years of age, Bradshaw has dabbled into a broadcasting career as well as an expert panelist on top football shows even to this day. He has also conducted Super Bowl-winning interviews on the field on multiple occasions further adding to his involvement with the game.
When it comes to the legendary icon’s achievements on the football field, Bradshaw is one of the most decorated players even though he retired from the NFL in 1983. The 1978 MVP winner finished his long 14-year career with only one franchise, the Pittsburgh Steelers.
He ended his career with 27,989 passing yards, 212 touchdowns, and 210 interceptions. On the ground, Bradshaw added 2,257 yards along with 32 rushing touchdowns.
Off the field, Bradshaw has had a tumultuous personal life when it comes to marriage. The Louisiana native has been married four times out of which three have ended in divorce.
However, out of these four marriages, Bradshaw has just two biological daughters from his third wife - Charla Hopkins. In addition to that, he is also a stepfather to a daughter from his fourth marriage with Tammy Bradshaw. Let us get to know more about the renowned former quarterback’s three children in detail.
Who are Terry Bradshaw’s Kids?
Bradshaw has three children in total, all of whom are daughters. His first two daughters are Rachel and Erin who are his biological daughters from his third marriage with ex-wife Charla Hopkins. His third child (Lacey) is in fact his stepdaughter from his fourth marriage with his current wife Tammy Bradshaw.
Irrespective of the fact that Bradshaw’s daughters are step-sisters, they share a special bond with one another. He is a loving father and takes his job as a parent very seriously. He has admitted that raising three girls has not been an easy task, yet he has done a wonderful job with it.
Rachel Bradshaw
Rachel Bradshaw is Terry Bradshaw’s first daughter who he had with ex-wife Charla Hopkins in 1987. Rachel, who was born in Texas on May 13, 1987, is 36 years old as of November 2023. After graduating from Nashville's Belmont University, she is a country music singer and songwriter. She also appeared in the TV show, ‘Nashville’ back in 2007 which followed country music aspirants.
Bradshaw’s eldest daughter has overcome a huge loss as she was previously married to former Tennessee Titans kicker, Rob Bironas in June 2014. As fate would have it, Bironas passed away only months later on September 20, 2014, after he met with a car accident.
The loss was so terrible that she even stopped her music career and could not come to terms with it for a long time. Luckily though, her father helped her heal and through time she again found her will to continue living her life.
On March 25, 2023, Rachel married for the second time, this time to her long-time childhood friend; Chase Lybbert. The beautiful couple got married in front of 300 guests at the Denton Country Club in Texas. She was extremely happy to have married Lybbert considering their long-time acquaintance and the fact that both families have been very close for many years.
Erin Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw and his ex-wife Charla Hopkins have one more daughter together named Erin. Born on June 27, 1989, Erin is 34 years old as of November 2023 and has grown up in Texas along with her older sister Rachel.
Erin has had a love and passion for horses since her childhood days. She is now a professional rider and World Champion equestrian. According to her, she first rode a horse at the age of 5, an activity introduced to her by her father.
Her love for horses eventually led her towards the love of her life as she ended up marrying a horse trainer named Scott Weiss in May 2017. Currently, the pair work together, breeding and training horses at their ranch in Texas.
December 18, 2021, was the most precious day in the couple’s life as they became parents to a baby girl named Jessie Paxton Weiss.
Lacey Hester
Lacey Hester (née Luttrull) is Terry Bradshaw’s stepdaughter from his current wife Tammy Bradshaw. Lacey was born in 1989 to Tammy and David Luttrull and is 34 years old as of November 2023.
She has been a part of the Bradshaw family for many years. Her biological parents separated when she was young, and her mother began dating Bradshaw soon afterwards. As a result, she has gelled very easily with her fun and loving stepfather as well as stepsisters.
Lacey and her mother both suffered a tragic loss in 2009 when Lacey’s older brother David Cody Luttrull passed away due to a drug overdose. Ever since that incident, both mother and daughter have been working hard to raise awareness about drug abuse.
In 2016 Lacey got married to Noah Hester and the pair now have two beautiful kids named Zurie and Jeb.
FAQs
Terry Bradshaw won the 1978 NFL MVP Award after he led the Steelers to a 14-2 record and led the league with 28 touchdowns.
Terry Bradshaw has two Super Bowl MVPs which he won in Super Bowls XIII and XIV.
Terry Bradshaw won Super Bowls IX, X, XIII, and XIV, all with the Steelers.
Terry Bradshaw attended Louisiana Tech and played for the Bulldogs football team.
Terry Bradshaw was drafted in the 1970 NFL draft as the number one overall pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers.