| Net Worth in $ | $45 million |
|---|---|
| Name | Terry Bradshaw |
| Age | 72 years |
| Date of Birth | 2 September 1948 |
| Place of Birth | Shreveport, Louisiana, United States |
| Height | 1.9 m |
| Weight | 100 kg |
| Marital Status | Married |
| Wife/Spouse Name | Melissa Babish (m. 1972- div. 1973), JoJo Starbuck (m. 1976- div. 1983), Charla Hopkins (m. 1983- div. 1999), Tammy (m. 2014) |
| Children | Rachael Bradshaw, Erin Bradshaw |
| Profession | American football player, Sports analyst, Commentator, Voice Actor |
| Latest Update | 2020 |
Introduction of Terry Bradshaw
Terry Paxton Bradshaw, known as Terry Bradshaw, is a former football player and sports analyst. As a football player he was a quarterback in the National Football League. He also has the title of being the first quarterback to win four SuperBowls. From 1994 onwards, he started giving his services as TV sports analyst. He also hosts Fox NFL Sunday along with Curt Menefee. He has played 14 seasons with the Pittsburg Steelers and led them to eighth AFC Central championships. Terry Bradshaw net worth today reflects his successful sports career as a player as well as an analyst.
“Football is an awesome sport, but it’s also a violent sport, and that’s why all of us love it. We know what we checked in for, and at seven years of age, that’s what I wanted to do with my life, and I didn’t care that I got hurt”- Terry Bradshaw
Early Life of Terry Bradshaw
Terry was born to William Marvin “Bill” Bradshaw and Novis on 2 September 1948 in Shreveport, Louisiana. Terry is the middle child of his parents with an elder brother, Gary, and a younger brother, Craig. He spent his childhood in Camanche with his family and moved to Shreveport in his teenage. He attended the Woodlawn High School and in 1965 led his school’s Knight football team to the AAA state championship.
However, the team lost against Sulphur Golden Tornadoes. For his further studies he joined the Louisiana Tech University in Ruston. He also became the member of the university’s organization Tau Kappa Epsilon. Terry has been married four times and three of his marriages ended up on divorce.
From 1972-1973 he was married to Melissa Babish, from 1976-1983 he was married to Jo Jo Starbuck, and from 1983-1999 he was the husband of Charla Hopkins. Terry married for the fourth time in 2014 to Tammy Bradshaw.
“After three failed marriages, I know what it’s like to be replaced. So that’s kind of how Joey Harrington must feel today… A former No. 1 choice looks to me like he’s going to be a bust in Detroit.”- Terry Bradshaw
Terry Bradshaw is a family-man who values his family and loves spending time with his parents and daughters.
“I got a family I got to answer to. I got kids… my older parents and my preachers and everybody.”- Terry Bradshaw
Career
In 1970, Terry joined the Pittsburg Steelers as the first overall player. Adjusting to the NFL was not easy for Terry, but after playing a few seasons he led his team to the AFC Central championships eight times. He is also the only quarterback to win three and four Super bowls within 6 years’ time-period (1974, 1975, 1978, and 1979). He got into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989. Terry’s enthusiasm along with his perfect body structure and leadership qualities ensured his team’s success.
He finished 9 touchdowns and passed 932 yards during the Super Bowl games that he played. This shows that he was a tough competitor to beat. Terry also tried his luck in acting and did not fail. He appeared in many sitcoms including The League, Married with Children, Modern Family, and Everybody Loves Raymond.
He also appeared in various television commercials. In 1997, he hosted a TV series Home Team with Terry Bradshaw. He also released his first album I’m So Lonesome I Could Cry in 1976. In 1981, he released two more albums Until You and Here in My Heart. After a long break, Terry released two more albums Sings Christmas Songs for the Whole World and Terry and Jake in 1996. In 2020, he appeared in the American paranormal reality television series Celebrity Ghost Stories.
Award and Achievements
- Terry won the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player Award in 1979 and 1980.
- He was awarded the Sports Emmy Award for Outstanding Sports Personality as a Sports Analyst in the years 2000, 2002 and 2009.
- Apart from his football career achievements, Terry also released 5 albums under different productions.
- He has also won the Sports Illustrated Sportsperson of the Year award in 1979 and Bert Bell Award in 1978.
Terry Bradshaw Net worth and Salary
According to the latest updates, Terry Bradshaw net worth is around $45 million. His NFL sports career and NFL analyst on Fox Sports made his income grew more and more. Moreover, his guest appearances in various TV shows and sitcoms also helped him increase his income.
After his retirement, he is still associated to NFL as a sports analyst and earns around $2 million annually. After his retirement as a football player, Terry purchased some properties worth $13 million in Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas but sold them before the 2008 real estate crash.
Bottom Line
Terry had decided to become a football player at a very early age and stick to his decision. He started his career during his college times and then never looked back. He says:
“You’ve got to stand up and do your own battles. My daddy taught me that a long time ago, that you fight your own battles. The only way to shut everybody up is to win.”- Terry Bradshaw
Terry was and is still famous for his performances that he gave as a football player. He thinks that you should give your best to get the best.
“People respect you more if you just play and blow something out than if you take the easier road. That’s how we think. You get more respect and people play harder for you. Just play till you blow it. Just play till it goes.”- Terry Bradshaw