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Terry Bradshaw came to campus on Feb. 5 to celebrate “Terry Bradshaw Day,” in the City of New Orleans.
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President Mike Fitts presented Terry Bradshaw with a Tulane helmet at the ceremony on Feb. 5.
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Terry Bradshaw showed off his Saint’s colored cowboy boots at the ceremony on Wednesday.
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Students showed their Steeler’s pride to Bradshaw, who played for the Steeler’s for 14 seasons.
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Councilmember JP Morrell (left) and Council President Helena Moreno (right) joined Terry Bradshaw at the “Terry Bradshaw Day” ceremony.
Legendary football quarterback Terry Bradshaw returned to Tulane University 50 years after winning his first Super Bowl to celebrate Feb. 5 as “Terry Bradshaw Day” in the City of New Orleans.
A Shreveport native and Louisiana Tech University graduate, Bradshaw won his first of four Super Bowls at Tulane in 1975 for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
“The history of Tulane University is forever intertwined with the history of American football,” President Mike Fitts said at the ceremony. “From Terry Bradshaw’s first Super Bowl to Tulane’s epic victory in the 2023 Goodyear Cotton Bowl.”
Three of the first 10 Super Bowls were held at Tulane, and New Orleans has hosted the second-most number of Super Bowls.
“[Bradshaw’s] triumph secured his place in the legend of American football, and Tulane University is so proud to have been part of it,” Fitts said. “One of Tulane’s core values is inspiring excellence, and Terry Bradshaw embodies this value. His career is a perfect example of what can be achieved when talent is prepared with passion, dedication and hard work.”
Students, locals, faculty and staff gathered on the Berger Family Lawn on Wednesday to celebrate Bradshaw and the upcoming Super Bowl 59 weekend in Caesars Superdome.
“This is a real great opportunity for me to be here to celebrate Terry Bradshaw, the son of Louisiana who has achieved a legacy status in the world of football,” said Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser. “Terry’s story is a source of pride for the entire state. His accomplishments reflect the spirit and the determination that we instill in all of our youngsters all over Louisiana, and he is a great, great role model.”
Bradshaw has been a FOX NFL Sunday co-host and television sports analyst for the past 30 years after playing for the Steelers for 14 seasons.
“I do appreciate it, it’s great,” Bradshaw said. “And for Tulane, the city of New Orleans, to do this for me, I don’t take this lightly. This really touches me and the fact that I don’t feel like I deserve this, it’s a little humbling. All I ever wanted to do was play football.”
Bradshaw’s rich history with Louisiana and Tulane will now be honored every Feb. 5 in New Orleans.
“Terry Bradshaw is more than a football player,” Councilmember Jean Paul “JP” Morrell said. “He’s a part of the fabric of the city. His connection to Louisiana runs deep, and we are proud to claim him as one of our own.”
