Collection:LPB

Genre: Awards

Place Covered: Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana

Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority

Date Issued: 2009-06-10

Duration: 00:09:13

Subjects: Bradshaw, Terry | Sports | Football players | Sportscasters

Contributors:

• Courtney, Beth Host
• Bradshaw, Novis Interviewee
• Bradshaw, Bill Interviewee
• Davison, James Interviewee
• Slaughter, Mickey Interviewee
• Menefee, Curt Speaker
• Long, Howie Speaker
• Johnson, Jimmy Speaker
• Strahan, Michael Speaker
• Bradshaw, Terry Speaker

This segment from the 2009 Louisiana Legends Gala features a profile and a speech by Terry Bradshaw accepting his recognition as a Louisiana Legend. Bradshaw, a native of Shreveport, played college football at Louisiana Tech from 1966-1970 and professional football with the Pittsburgh Steelers from 1970-1983. He became the first quarterback to win four Super Bowls and was named the MVP of Super Bowls XIII and XIV. He was later inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football Hall of Fame. The profile includes interviews with: Novis Bradshaw and Bill Bradshaw, his parents; James Davison, his friend; and Mickey Slaughter, his quarterback coach at Louisiana Tech. It also includes a video message from Bradshaw’s colleagues at “Fox NFL Sunday,” Curt Menefee, Howie Long, Jimmy Johnson, and Michael Strahan. Host: Beth Courtney