Ranking the top 50 quarterbacks in NFL history…
13. Terry Bradshaw
Drafted first overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1970 NFL Draft out of Louisiana Tech, Bradshaw overcame early struggles to become a cornerstone of the team’s 1970s dynasty. After splitting time as a rookie, he became the starter in 1971, enduring criticism for turnovers amid a rebuilding phase.
Over 14 seasons with Pittsburgh, Bradshaw led the Steelers to eight AFC Central titles and four Super Bowl wins in six years: IX (1974), X (1975), XIII (1978), and XIV (1979).
He earned back-to-back Super Bowl MVPs in XIII and XIV, throwing for 318 yards and four touchdowns against Dallas in XIII, and 309 yards with two scores against the Rams in XIV. His 1978 NFL MVP season featured league-leading 28 touchdowns and 2,915