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Union University welcomes Terry Bradshaw

Terry Bradshaw became one of the most prolific quarterbacks in the history of the NFL, but has been highly successful since the conclusion of his playing days in the areas of sports broadcasting, acting, music, motivational speaking, writing and philanthropy.

Bradshaw was the first player chosen in the 1970 NFL draft out of Louisiana Tech. He was the first quarterback to win four Super Bowl championships (1975, 1976, 1979 and 1980). He finished a perfect 4-0 in Super Bowl play -- a feat duplicated only by Joe Montana. The Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Fame inductee was twice voted Super Bowl MVP.

After football, Bradshaw segued to broadcasting as a guest commentator for CBS Sports' NFC postseason broadcasts (1980-82). He joined CBS Sports as an NFL game analyst in 1984, and then became a studio analyst on The NFL Today for four seasons beginning in 1990.

Currently, he serves as co-host and analyst on Fox NFL Sunday, America's most-watched NFL pregame program. His work on Fox NFL Sunday earned him Sports Emmy Awards in the Outstanding Sports Personality/Analyst category for 1999, 2001 and 2009. He was named TV Guide's Favorite Sportscaster in 1999.

Bradshaw also has succeeded as an actor and recording artist. He has appeared both in feature films and on popular television shows as a guest star. He recorded four country music albums, two of which were top-selling gospel records nominated for Dove Awards.

As a widely sought-after motivational speaker, Bradshaw addresses Fortune 500 companies and major corporations across the country. He has authored five autobiographical books: No Easy Game (1973), Terry Bradshaw: Man of Steel (1979), Looking Deep (1989), It's Only a Game (2001) and Keep it Simple (2002).

A native of Shreveport, La., Bradshaw attended Woodlawn High School, and still holds the single-season passing and total offense records at Louisiana Tech, where he earned a bachelor's degree in physical education.

An active participant in charity work, Bradshaw was named 1999's Man of the Year by the Big Sisters of America and 2000's Father of the Year by the National Father's Day Council. The NFL honored his contributions with the 1993 Bert Bell Memorial Award and the NFL Alumni's Career Achievement Award.

In October 2001, Bradshaw became the NFL's first and only player to receive a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.

He spends his time at his home in Florida and has two daughters, Rachel and Erin.

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