Terry Bradshaw Net Worth

For years this iconic player was one of the leaders of the Pittsburgh Steelers football team in the National Football League.  He was initially their brash, young quarterback who was sometimes at odds with his head coaches.  His phenomenal play on the field enabled the various coaches to overlook that and focus on his mastery of the sport. 

After Bradshaw’s football career was over, he was voted into the NFL Hall of Fame.  Following this, he became a legendary Fox NFL Sunday analyst for Fox Sports network.  He still does that until this very day.

Alongside other NFL greats such as long-time Oakland Raider (and personal adversary) Howie Long and former Dallas Cowboy’s head coach, Jimmy Johnson, who has also since gone into the NFL Hall of Fame.  Terry still enjoys being an analyst and is not looking to retire at this time.

How Does Terry Bradshaw Earn His Money?

As we have been discussing, a significant part of Terry’s net worth comes from his excellent performance after Bradshaw joined the Steelers.  That would be in the analyst’s role in addition to his playing days.  That is not all, however.  Several endorsement deals have come his way from various product manufacturers.

Some of the companies that pay Bradshaw also involved joint appearances with fellow analysts and Hall of Famer Howie Long.  Younger fans of Terry’s may not realize he is a legendary quarterback with numerous Super Bowl rings to his credit.  His expertise is inspirational to today’s professional football players, that is certain. 

Early In the Life Of Terry Bradshaw

Terry Paxton Bradshaw was born in Shreveport, Louisiana, back on September 2 of 1948.  His dad was William Marvin Bradshaw from Sparta, Tennessee, and a veteran of the United States Navy.  Terry’s mom was Novis Gay Bradshaw, originally from Red River Parish in Louisiana.  Terry Bradshaw is a middle son.  His older brother is Gary Bradshaw, and his younger brother is Craig Bradshaw.  In his younger days, he and his family lived in Camanche, Iowa, where his love of football began.

As for his professional football career, Terry started out by attending Louisiana Tech University in Ruston, Louisiana.  He was initially a second-string quarterback behind a man named Phil “Roxie” Robertson.  Much later in time, Robertson went on to star in the television series Duck Dynasty.  However, not before he could be a virtual mentor to Bradshaw.  At that point, Terry Bradshaw’s career as a professional football player started to emerge.

The Pittsburgh Steelers Were in the Cards for Terry Bradshaw

Proof of this statement was in his 1970 NFL Draft when he was selected by the Steelers and was the first overall pick in that draft.  They had huge aspirations for him, and he never did disappoint them.  Terry became their starting quarterback in only his second season with the team.

The first few seasons were an adjustment for Bradshaw as much as for the team itself.  Alongside his teammates Rocky Bleier and Franco Harris, he led the Steelers to greatness.  The heralded Immaculate Reception pass was thrown by Terry Bradshaw in 1972. 

The future Hall of Famer went on to superstar status, as did teammate Lynn Swann.  Eight AFC Central championships and four Super Bowl titles ensued.  The “Steel Curtain” became THE team to defeat in the NFL. 

Personal Details Of Terry Bradshaw

This esteemed fellow has been married four separate times.  Initially to the former Miss Teenage America, Melissa Babish.  Then briefly to professional ice skater JoJo Starbuck.  In 1983, Terry married Charla Hopkins, who had a career as a family attorney.  This union produced two daughters, Erin Bradshaw and Rachel Bradshaw.

Rachel is the widow of Rob Bironas, who was a kicker with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans.  Erin Bradshaw is a successful equestrian who shows champion quarter horses and paint horses.  Each of Terry’s three previous marriages ended in divorce.  Then in July 2014, he married his long-time girlfriend, now Tammy Bradshaw.  So far, this time is the charm.  Things are still going well with this union.

Although Terry Bradshaw never had any difficulties with the late Steeler owner Art Rooney nor his family, his poor relationship with head coach Chuck Noll was well-documented.  Those hardships were chalked up to culture clash and conflicting personalities.

Noll was a tough head coach and could be too hard on players, including Bradshaw.  That did not prevent him from leading the team to historic sports-related heights.  However, Terry Bradshaw will not return to the Steelers’ home stadium to this very day.  He did not even attend Noll’s funeral service. 

The Future Of Terry Bradshaw

On his long-time stint with Fox NFL Sunday, Terry and his cohorts could affectionately be known as the Bradshaw Bunch.  With all his ventures going for him, the Bradshaw net worth is certain to skyrocket.  Meanwhile, watch him on Sunday mornings every NFL season in the foreseeable future.  Present Hall of Famer Terry Paxton Bradshaw is also bound to turn up in television commercials and also in documentaries highlighting his industrious career.  You have not seen the last of this incredibly successful man.

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