While the game of football has seen a lot of change, it is necessary to honor the ones that came before the current generation. When talking about the originators of the game and people who made the quarterback position famous perhaps no name comes to mind more quickly than Terry Bradshaw.
A tough competitor through and through, possessing One of the strongest frames and most powerful arms in history, Bradshaw first made the quarterback position a valuable entity. In his 14-year career, he was responsible for one of football's greatest dynasties. However, the signs were there from the beginning. When he graduated from Louisiana Tech, he owned practically every record there was at the time. For his contributions, he even received the Golden Plate Award in 1970. I was inducted into the inaugural class of the Louisiana Tech Sports Hall of Fame in 1984. He was even inducted into this Louisiana State’s Sports Hall of Fame in 1988.
After being selected first overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970 draft, the team was ready for a turnover. However, no one could have predicted the magnitude of the impact Bradshaw would have on the team. He became the primary reason for one of football's greatest dynasties in the Pittsburgh Steelers of 1970 as he won four Super Bowls in six years. Moreover, he also became the first quarterback to win three and four Super Bowls and led the Steelers to a record 8 AFC Central Championships. He was a one-time MVP, three-time pro bowler, and a first-team all-pro member in 1978. He also won the MVP in the Super Bowl two times during his four visits.
Post-retirement, he was inducted into the Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Honor. He was named to the All-Time team and even became a member of the Pittsburgh Pro Football Hall of Fame. Since 1994 he has been a voice for the sport, becoming a television sports analyst and co-host for Fox NFL Sunday.
Terry Bradshaw’s Height
Terry Paxton Bradshaw was born on September 2nd, 1948 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Born to a veteran of the United States Navy, William Marvin “Bill” Bradshaw, and Novis, daughter of Clifford and Lula Gay, Bradshaw was the middle of three brothers. Terry Bradshaw has a recorded height of 6 feet and 3 inches or 1.91 meters. This height is perfectly suited for the quarterback position in the NFL. As a result, it allowed Bradshaq to develop into one of the most fearsome passers at the quarterback position.
Even though his height was tailor-made for the quarterback position, it was his competitiveness and his incredible power that made him a dynamic player on the field. Due to his innate physical skills and on-field leadership, the Steelers became the first true dynasty in football. He was instrumental to their success, winning MVP and 2 Super Bowl MVPs at the peak of their run. Further, he was even named the Sportsman of the Year during his time, further highlighting his incredible run at the top.
His passion for the game is still clear to see as he remains a television sports analyst and co-host for Fox NFL Sunday at the pristine age of 74.
FAQs
A. During the Pittsburgh Steelers dynasty of the 1970s they made the Super Bowl four times in six years. However, they achieved a perfect 4-0 record in those appearances.
A. Terry quit the sport at the spry age of 3y.
A. Owing to the hectic football schedule, Bradshaw suffered from anxiety, and the common symptoms associated with it like weight loss, sweeping episodes, sleeplessness, etc. These symptoms got a lot worse after his third divorce.
A. Bradshaw has spent the vast majority of days since retirement in a sprawling ranch in Oklahoma.
A. Pro Football Hall of Fame (1989)
College Football Hall of Fame (1996)
Louisiana Sports Hall of Fame (1988)
