Thriving on challenges and bold plays, legendary quarterback Terry Paxton Bradshaw (1948- ) was born on this day in Shreveport, Louisiana. Known as #12 for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Bradshaw rose to greatness with heart, grit, and a cannon arm.

“My nature was 'attack.' Throw it deep. Anybody can throw wide, let's go deep!” he said. And deep he went—leading the Steelers to an (at the time) unprecedented four Super Bowl championships in six years. His 61-yard touchdown pass to Lynn Swann in Super Bowl X remains legendary.

The first overall pick in the 1970 NFL draft, Bradshaw became one of the most resilient leaders the game has known. Twice named Super Bowl MVP, he knew the value of confidence and rising through adversity.

After football, his larger-than-life charisma shone through as a sportscaster on FOX NFL Sunday, an actor, and a gospel singer. His humor, humility, and zest for life made him a fan favorite far beyond the gridiron.

“I never wanted to grow old living in the past,” he reflected. “I found I like to make people laugh. It makes me feel good.”

Still inspiring others, he once shared, “I want to help people, give hope to all. Humor is the foundation of our lives.”