Why did Terry Bradshaw go undercover as Tom Brady? Betting industry staple reveals stunning tale
In 1983, long before Tom Brady reached the NFL, Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw needed surgery. The QB decided to go incognito, using a fake name. Of all the names he could have chosen, he picked the name of the future most accomplished quarterback of all time, according to a social media post made by Bovoda.
According to Quirky research via CBS Sports, it was an effort made to repair an arm injury that ultimately cost the quarterback his career. He fought back from surgery for just one start that year, throwing for 77 yards and two touchdowns against the New York Jets in a 34-7 win. Brady was five years old at the time. Bradshaw never played again.
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Real Tom Brady lives up to former top QB's fake name
In Bradshaw's career, the quarterback went 107-51-0, throwing for 212 touchdowns and 210 interceptions. During his time in the league, he won four Super Bowls.
By the end of the football season that took place 20 years after Bradshaw's final game, Patriots quarterback Tom Brady had already earned half as many Lombardi trophies.
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By the 32nd anniversary of the Steelers quarterback's retirement, No. 12 had won four Lombardis. In his career, the No. 12 threw for 649 touchdowns and 212 interceptions.
Interestingly, he had 212 interceptions as Bradshaw had touchdowns (212). While, Brady posted 649 touchdowns in his illustrious NFL career.
On this date in 1983, the winningest quarterback in Super Bowl history checked into a Louisiana hospital using an assumed name. https://t.co/Yr3ujc0fHC
No. 12 went 251-82-0 over the course of his career with the Patriots and the Buccaneers. Now, it appears both quarterbacks are on a collision course to join forces with FOX. No. 12 will be joining the network as a commentator in 2024 and Bradshaw is already present on shows surrounding the weekly broadcasts.