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Terry Bradshaw Recalls Being Told He Was Not Worth $500,000 by Steelers Ownership

Terry Bradshaw Recalls Being Told He Was Not Worth $500,000 by Steelers Ownership
World Sports · 01:09:01 - Wednesday, 4 November 2026

Hall of Fame quarterback Terry Bradshaw has revealed that he was once told by the Pittsburgh Steelers' ownership, the Rooney family, that he was not worth $500,000 despite having been named Super Bowl MVP.

Bradshaw, who led the Steelers to four Super Bowl titles in the 1970s, recounted the incident as an example of the lack of respect he felt from the organization during his playing career. The exact timing and context of the remark were not specified.

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