Getting candid about broadcasting future, NFL legend Terry Bradshaw fears being fired despite beating cancer

NFL legend Terry Bradshaw revealed his fear of getting replaced someday with the young prominent figures in broadcasting at Fox Sports.

Getting candid about broadcasting future, NFL legend Terry Bradshaw fears being fired despite beating cancer

Terry Bradshaw (Via The Sun)

The biggest part of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ legacy is Terry Bradshaw for leading the team to four Super Bowl trophies out of a total of six. After returning from his Hall of Fame career in the NFL, Bradshaw entered the world of broadcasting like many other retired players following his lead. 

It’s a wonder to think a man as legendary as him would have any insecurity. But life hasn’t been easy on him and he too has a vulnerable side he rarely shows. A few years after opening up about his battle with cancer, the four-time Super Bowl champion shared some unfiltered thoughts about his life and broadcasting career– where he has spent the last two decades of his life at FOX Sports. 

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The 76-year-old shared his fear related to his job about how he might get replaced someday with the young prominent figures entering the world of broadcasting after the NFL. He fears FOX Sports might hand him a termination letter despite his immense contributions and legacy. 

When that time comes, when they say to me, ‘Happy Trails,’ oh man, you want to say that’s never going to happen.

Terry Bradshaw shared on NFL on Fox

Bradshaw isn’t entirely delusional with his fear of being replaced, since just like the NFL, the world of broadcasting is also competitive with a queue of newly retired players waiting to take over. However, his legacy in television is just as iconic as it was in the league. 

Terry Bradshaw also opened up about personal struggles after NFL fame

After retiring from the NFL in 1983, Bradshaw embraced the television with an open heart and quickly became a fan favorite when the industry wasn’t as competitive as today. However, as glamorous as his life was on camera, he immensely struggled in his personal life, affecting both his mental and physical health. 

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Terry Bradshaw during his playing days (via Brittanica)

The Hall of Famer struggled with depression, skin cancer, and bladder cancer. He finally recovered from his health problems a few years ago, revealing he is now cancer-free. But after that, he took on another battle of raising awareness for cancer and mental health. 

Being a victim of both problems himself, Bradshaw connects with others more deeply, especially in the sports industry where athletes’ mental health has become one of the biggest concerns in recent times. He doesn’t just consider winning Super Bowl rings as a success but also advocates facing any challenge with resilience and determination both off and on the field.