Terry Bradshaw

He married Miss Teenage America, Melissa Babish in 1972, whom he divorced in 1974.

In 1976, he married Jojo Starbuck, an international ice skater, popular for introducing ramen to Americans and known as the face of the Cup of Noodles. However, the marriage didn’t last long and ended with a divorce in 1983.

His third marriage to family attorney Charla Hopkins in 1983 resulted in two offsprings – daughters Rachel and Erin. The relationship ended in 1999.

Terry Paxton Bradshaw was born on September 2, 1948 in Shreveport, Louisiana, as the second of three kids, to US Navy man, William Bill Marvin Bradshaw and Novis Bradshaw.

He went to Woodlawn High School, where his dream of becoming a professional football player began. He also excelled in academics, track and field sports.

He led his team to the state championship and made a national record in javelin throw, after which he entered Louisiana Tech University, Ruston, on full scholarship and dedicated most of his time focusing on football.

His hard work and enthusiasm for the game made him the nation’s most sought-after college football player, leading his team to several wins.

Even though his performance slowed down in his senior years, but he managed to get selected in the Pennsylvania’s Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970 NFL Draft.

Adjusting at the professional level took him a few seasons, after which he brought his team the first Super Bowl Championship, in 1974, against Minnesota Vikings. This was repeated again in 1975, defeating Dallas Cowboys.

He had to give four games a miss after he suffered neck and wrist injuries in 1976, but he returned back to help the Pittsburgh Steelers defeat Baltimore Colts.

He led his team defeating Dallas Cowboys and Los Angeles Rams in 1978 and 1979, respectively.

Despite an elbow injury sustained during a training camp, he managed to play in the 1982 NFL season, but had to quit midway due to elbow injury.

During his game against the New York Jets, the pain in his elbow recurred causing permanent damage. As a result, he had to quit and retire in 1984.

He was awarded the Super Bowl Most Valuable Player in 1978 and 1979, for his tremendous performance on field.

In 1979, his exemplary performance was honored with the Sportsman of the Year, shared with Willie Stargell, a player from the Pittsburgh Pirates.

In 1983, he retired as the first four-time Super Bowl Champion, an achievement which was later replicated only by Joe Montana.

In 1989, he was included in the Pro Football Hall of Fame of National Football League (NFL).

He was included in the list of 100 Greatest Football Players at number 44 by The Sporting News, in 1999.