Terry Bradshaw says his television career is winding down, marking a notable moment for one of the most recognizable voices on Fox NFL Sunday.
Speaking Tuesday on NBC News Daily, Bradshaw said, “I realize my time on television as a sports broadcaster is coming to an end.” The 78-year-old has been part of Fox's Sunday pregame show since 1994, making him one of the network's longest-running NFL personalities.
A long run in football and broadcasting
Bradshaw's football resume is already secure. He played his entire NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1970 through 1983, then helped lead the team to four Super Bowl wins from 1974 to 1979. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1989.
His broadcasting career began in 1984, and he later joined CBS's pregame show in 1990 before moving to Fox in 1994. Since then, he has remained a fixture on Fox NFL Sunday, appearing alongside familiar studio voices over a long stretch of NFL coverage.
Bradshaw has been open about personal challenges
Bradshaw's memoir, Looking for Terry, also touched on his battles with cancer and depression. In discussing depression, he said, “A lot of men think if they dealt with depression that people are going to see it as a weakness. It’s a disease. It’s a disconnect.”
He also said it was difficult to make the decision to speak publicly about it, adding that he did not want the issue to be taken lightly or mocked. Bradshaw has said he is a workaholic who loves to work, and he has also spoken about enjoying life.
Beyond football and TV, Bradshaw has remained a visible public figure through projects such as Failure to Launch in 2006, where he played the father of Matthew McConaughey's character. He also has a horse ranch, a bourbon line and several grandchildren, giving him a profile that extends well beyond the broadcast booth.
