Terry Bradshaw has made millions, but one incident demonstrates that he never allowed celebrity to alter who he was

I often wonder why some folks let fame change them, while others stay grounded. But when it comes to Terry Bradshaw, there’s no question. He’s the real deal: genuinely funny, down-to-earth, and true to his roots.

If I had to pick one celebrity to hang out with, Terry Bradshaw would be in my top five. He laughs a lot, loves people, and enjoys life, making him seem like just a regular guy. Except, of course, he’s a football legend and a multi-millionaire.

Knowing that he’s faced his share of battles makes his story even more heartwarming.

Back in high school at Woodlawn, Terry made a name for himself on the Woodlawn Knights football team. In 1965, despite losing the AAA state championship game, he set a state record with 22 touchdown passes in a single season.

Terry also made waves by setting a national record in javelin throw while still in high school, even getting featured in Sports Illustrated as a standout athlete from Louisiana.

After high school, Bradshaw went to Louisiana Tech University, where he was already considered the best college football player in the nation. He solidified his superstar status there, breaking every passing record for Louisiana Tech and joining their sports hall of fame.

Interesting enough, Terry initially didn’t want to go to LSU, stating, “I didn’t want to go to LSU. They didn’t throw the football.” Looking back, his choice seems perfect, considering how he became a legend there.

Now, here’s the touching story that truly reflects Terry Bradshaw’s character.

In November 2020, in Gainseville, Texas, a man was having trouble with his car battery. Terry approached him, offering help. The man had no clue that a football legend was aiding him.

Terry opened his car’s hood, grabbed some jumper cables, and after a bit of work, managed to get the man’s car started. With a cheerful “touchdown,” the car was up and running again!

It wasn’t until the man entered a nearby Pack ‘N’ Mail store that he realized he had been helped by a four-time Super Bowl champion. As Cindy Hurt Hammer, who captured the moment for NBC 5, shared, “He had no idea who was assisting him until he walked into the store to use the computer and we told him.”