Terry Bradshaw claims javelin helped his football career and he rejected Olympics offer because there was no money
Andrew Hansen
Published Sep 11, 2026
NFL legend Terry Bradshaw revealed he turned down an Olympic trial to focus on football.
And Fox broadcaster Bradshaw, 75, claims the money wasn't good enough to choose the Olympics path.
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Bradshaw is a four-time Super Bowl champion quarterback during his legendary NFL career with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
But before he turned professional in 1970, the ex-QB had other options.
In a recent interview with ex-Fox NFL colleague Joe Buck, Bradshaw revealed his other talent.
Speaking as part of Buck's Undeniable series, Bradshaw said, "There's no money in throwing. I had had enough throwing that javelin, it's quite a strain on the arm."
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The quarterback turned down the chance to try out for the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City.
He joined the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1970 and played his entire 14-year career there.
Bradshaw also said his javelin skills helped his football career, and he still holds a state record.
The 75-year-old recalled, "They didn't even allow my national record to be a qualifier for the state record - I had to throw it in the state meet.
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"I went down to Northwestern where the state meet was.
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"I waved goodbye and went up to the bleachers to watch with my coach and it still stands."
Bradshaw also won the MVP award in 1978 and more than lived up to his No. 1 overall pick draft selection.
He is also a legendary broadcaster as part of the Fox NFL team alongside the likes of Michael Strahan and Howie Long.
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