Abstract
Terry Bradshaw made a name for himself as the star quarterback for the Pittsburgh Steelers, winning four Super Bowls and twice earning the MVP award. Beyond his athletic success, Bradshaw has established himself as a true cultural icon through his ventures into television, movies, and music.
In Terry Bradshaw: From Super Bowl Champion to Television Personality, Brett L. Abrams details the many personas of this larger-than-life entertainer. Not satisfied with “just” being a star quarterback, Bradshaw became an actor, commercial pitchman, country western and gospel singer, color commentator, and NFL pregame co-host. In addition to covering Bradshaw’s life and career, Abrams discusses the stereotypes Bradshaw faced and his ability to turn those preconceived notions into a positive, likeable, “down home” image that enabled him to find success across the entertainment industries. Ultimately, Bradshaw has become not only an iconic sports figure, but a cultural icon, as well.
Terry Bradshaw delivers a new and refreshing look at one of football’s most-recognized athletes. Drawing on extensive research and interviews with coaches, friends, coworkers, and football fans, this book illuminates Bradshaw’s celebrity status in the context of nearly 50 years of interacting with football fans and the larger American pop culture.
Schlagworte
NFL Super Bowl American football professional football tv personality national football league sports sports announcer steelers super bowl champion quaterback pittsburgh steelers players pop culture pop culture icons popular culture popular culture icons television personality pro football football football announcer greatest players football champion football greats football hall of fame football icons football player football stars hall of fame athelete country music best players iconic players broadcasting celebrity champion- 53–76 3 Two Golden Rings 53–76
- 159–180 8 Press Box View 159–180
- 243–250 Conclusion 243–250
- 251–288 Notes 251–288
- 289–298 Bibliography 289–298
- 299–310 Index 299–310
- 311–311 About the Author 311–311
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