It was on defense that he stood out. He also played in three Pro Bowls from 1971–73. Bill Bradley NFL Stats; On this page: Rushing & Receiving; Passing; Scoring; Leaderboards, Awards, & Honors; Full Site Menu. the official stats partner of the NFL. Saved by Reyad Cratem. During 2009 and 2010, he was the secondary coach for the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League. They then ran off 6 straight wins before ending the season with another pair of back-to-back losses, this time to TCU and Texas A&M to finish 6-4 and missing out on a bowl game. In 1968, Texas started the season ranked #5 and introduced the wishbone formation on offense, with co-captain Bradley at quarterback. Join our linker program. But they lost all their remaining games that season and stayed home. Bradley came back the following week and finished the season as the Southwest Conference's leader for rushing touchdowns with 6. play. UT – Most Offensive Yards, season (1,624), Eagles – Interceptions, career (34), tied by, Eagles – Interception return yards, season (249), Eagles – Interception return yards, career (536), This page was last edited on 13 February 2021, at 21:59. Bradley returned to college coaching when his former Eagle teammate Guy Morriss hired him to be defensive coordinator for 2004–2006 at Baylor University. Sign in above. PFR HOF Monitor: 35.03 (151st among DB, average HOF DB is 105.81), Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Sunday, April 25, 5:47AM. His last full seaso… (College Stats), Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 56 (1370th overall since 1960). Copyright © 2000-2021 Sports Reference LLC. Bill Bradley career stats with the Philadelphia Eagles and St. Louis Cardinals. High School: Crystal City in Crystal City, Missouri From there he moved on to the Memphis Showboats with head coach Pepper Rodgers in 1985. William W. Bradley was a US senator for nearly 20 years. [8] Bradley was hired to be the secondary coach of the Hartford Colonials in the UFL but the league pulled the plug on the team for lack of funds before he could coach a game. [2], In 2018, Bradley was named the defensive backs coach of the San Antonio Commanders of the AAF. Persistence paid off for Bill Bradley, and in turn for the Eagles. In 1971, he finally moved to defense, became the back-up punter and was a returner again. Find out more. [1] His football talents, including the reputed ability to pass with either hand, earned him the nickname "Super Bill. He then returned to the NFL to reunite with Defensive Coordinator Ted Cottrell as the San Diego Chargers secondary coach from 2006 to 2008. Bradley led the NFL in interceptions in 1971 with 11, which is still a team record, two more ahead of Asante Samuel, and 1972 with nine. He led the league in 1971 with 11 interceptions and again in 1972 with nine interceptions to become the first of just two players to ever lead the league in interceptions in consecutive seasons. Bradley … Malcolm Jenkins: 15 4. Bradley was starting quarterback again the next season. Bradley was drafted in the third round of the 1969 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles as a punter/defensive back. He was offered $20,000 to sign, but turned it down because he wanted to go to college. The breakdown: Just like Seth Joyner, Reggie White and Eric Allen, three other all-time Eagles defensive greats that came before him, Dawkins is a unanimous choice with all five first-place votes. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. Draft: Philadelphia Eagles in the 3rd round (69th overall) of the 1969 NFL Draft. He is a member of the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Saved from prod.static.eagles.clubs.nfl.com. Bill Bradley, Self: The NFL on CBS. Bill Bradley Senator from New Jersey (1979-1997). He continued returning kick-offs and punts off and on for the rest of his career. Sep 1, 2019 - Explore Daniel Shepler's board "Bill Bradley", followed by 107 people on Pinterest. He was also the defensive backs coach of the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football. Indiana, he sat out the Oklahoma game in favor of back-up Andy White, and Oklahoma notched its first win in the rivalry since 1957. Then-NFL Commissioner Paul Tagliabue offered a formal statement to the House Judiciary Committee to support PASPA “in the strongest possible terms.” Bill Bradley. His last full season of punting was 1972. in Palestine, TX, College: [9] He retired from Lamar, and from coaching, in 2014, in part to help take care of his stepson who had suffered brain trauma as the result of a violent attack. Struggling with the new offense, Texas with Bradley under center tied #11 Houston and lost to Texas Tech. William Warren Bradley (born July 28, 1943) is an American politician and former professional basketball player. His first season he punted and returned kick-offs and punts. He also played in three Pro Bowlsfrom 1971–73. William Warren Bradley (Dollar Bill, The Secretary of State, Mr. President) Position: Small Forward Shoots: Right 6-5, 205lb (196cm, 92kg) Born: July 28, 1943 in Crystal City, Missouri us. Instead, he played semi-pro ball with the Palestine Pals.[2][3]. When he wasn’t doing those chores, he was knocking the heck out of offensive players around the NFL. There he helped win two Grey Cups in 1996 and 1997. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Latest on DB Bill Bradley including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on NFL.com NFL biographies similar to or like Bill Bradley ... Former gridiron football placekicker and punter who played in the National Football League (NFL) for nine seasons, primarily with the Indianapolis Colts. His running and passing skills gained him selection as a high school All-American. Gump ran a successful shrimping business; Bradley runs a successful investment bank. He’s Princeton-educated. Andre Waters: 3. He became a mainstay in their secondary for years. Bradley, who led the NFL in interceptions in 1971 and 1972, became the first player ever to lead the league in interceptions in consecutive seasons. He then played in the 1969 Hula Bowl, the Coaches All-America Game and the College All-Star Game.[1]. Bradley's first coaching assignment was as defensive backs coach for the San Antonio Gunslingers of the fledgling USFL in 1983–1984. It was on defense that he stood out. Data Provided By Randy Logan: 3 5. His final game as a Longhorn was the 36-13 win over Tennessee in the Cotton Bowl. He played with the Philadelphia Eagles for most of his career. Bill Bradley. Bradley led the NFL in interceptions in both 1971 (11) and 1972 (9), the first player ever to lead the league in interceptions in consecutive seasons, a feat matched only once since. Pro-Football-Reference utilizes Official NFL data for current NFL seasons. Bold denotes league leader. He served three terms as a Democratic U.S. In the Bluebonnet Bowl, Bradley and running back Chris Gilbert each ran for over 100 yards, marking the first time that two Longhorns had run for over 100 yards in the same bowl game. Philadelphia Eagles Players Nfl Philadelphia Eagles Nfl Football Teams School Football Bill Bradley Nfl Today Running The Gauntlet Legends Birds. BILL BRADLEY Bradley, William Calvin Height: 5-11 Weight: 190 Born: January 24, 1947 Palestine, TX High School: Palestine (TX) College: Texas [1965 1966L 1967L 1968L] Draft: 3rd round (69th overall) 1969 Philadelphia Eagles Coaching Record Roster Key • Stat Key Bill Bradley came to the Review-Journal in September 2015 from NFL Media, where he produced the league's health and safety website for three years. The policy’s history, shortcomings and potential improvements are all highlighted. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. William Calvin Bradley Born: January 24, 1947 Palestine, TX USA Position: DB Height: 5'11" Weight: 190 College: Texas High School: Palestine (TX) Career: 1969-1977 Drafted: 1969 in Round 3, #69 overall by the Philadelphia Eagles. Safety/Punter Bill Bradley. He went on to earn three All-Pro selections (1971–73) at free safety, including first team All-Pro in 1971 and 1972. The next season, he was just the punter. [10], American football coach and former player, Sacramento Gold Miners/San Antonio Texans, "Like a movie: Bill Bradley's life reads like a screenplay", "Archive of Alan Lowry reports and clippings", "United Football League Announces Coaching Staffs For Its Franchises", "AAF teams continue building coaching staffs", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Bill_Bradley_(American_football)&oldid=1006623550, Short description is different from Wikidata, NFL player missing current team parameter, Infobox NFL biography articles with old NFL.com URL, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, UT – Most passing yards, game (220 yards), broke his own record set earlier that year, surpassed by. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. As a rookie, that's what he hoped to do – play. He’s an inductee of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. Bradley then went back to the CFL and coached with Kay Stephenson for the Sacramento Gold Miners/San Antonio Texans in 1994–1995 as defensive coordinator before moving back to Canada with the Toronto Argonauts. Bill Bradley. Chosen by Philadelphia in the third round of the 1969 NFL Draft, Bradley had played at quarterback, wide receiver, defensive back and punter for the University of Texas. Rushing & Receiving * indicates bowl stats included; Rushing & Receiving Table; Rushing Receiving Scrimmage; Year School Conf Class Pos G Att Yds Avg TD Rec Yds Avg TD Injured during a win over He led the NFL in interceptions in both 1971 and 1972, the first player to accomplish the feat in consecutive seasons. Bradley was drafted in the third round of the 1969 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles as a punter/defensive back. Bill Bradley Stats. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. In 1966, he led the Longhorns to a 7-4 record and a victory over Mississippi in the Bluebonnet Bowl. Bradley was elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame in 1983. January 24, 1947 He was then hired by head coach Wally Buono as the defensive back coach and defensive coordinator for the Calgary Stampeders of the Canadian Football League from 1988 to 1990. College: Princeton. Bradley would later recount that during his years with the Eagles, he would spend nights out on dates with members of the Philadelphia Phillies usherettes. The next season, he was just the punter. * Selected to Pro Bowl, + First-Team All-Pro. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. He began playing during the 1967-68 season and last took the court during the 1976-77 campaign. Born: Bill Bradley: 18 3. In 2012, Bradley was hired by Ray Woodard as the defensive coordinator of the Lamar Cardinals football team. 14. Philadelphia Eagles Football. Originally signed as a punter for the Philadelphia Eagles, Bill Bradley quickly became a fan favorite. Texas Quarterback-defensive back Bill Bradley played nine NFL seasons and twice was first-team All-Pro. In 1971, he also led the NFL in yards after an interception with 248. Off the field, back in the day when professional football players had offseason jobs, Bradley was a gas station owner and operator, cruise-ship host and man with the nicknames of "Super Bill" and "Mayor of South Philadelphia." Gump represented the United States internationally in pingpong; Bradley, as a member of Team USA in 1964, won an Olympic gold medal in basketball. From 1998 to 2000, he served as defensive backs coach for Wade Phillips, Ted Cottrell and the Buffalo Bills before moving to the same position with the New York Jets from 2001 to 2003. Scouts simply labeled him as a player. Wes Hopkins: 11 5. He went on to earn three All-Pro selections (1971–73) at free safety, including first team All-Pro in 1971 and 1972. BILL BRADLEY GAME WORN JERSEY. Bradley played four games as a defensive back with the Cardinals and then retired for good. Despite the down year, Bradley led the Southwest Conference in total touchdowns with 14. William Calvin Bradley Position: DB 5-11, 190lb (180cm, 86kg) Born: January 24, 1947 in Palestine, TX. These achievements did not draw widespread attention, though, as the Eagles' record for those 2 years was 6–7–1 and 2–11–1; and the Eagles never made the playoffs during Bradley's tenure. Most data provided by 24-7 Baseball, creators of the ESPN Pro Football Encyclopedia. "[2] He also participated in the Big 33 football game for the Texas All-Stars in 1966. Gump was a college football standout at Alabama; Bradley was the nation's top college basketball player at Princeton. When the USFL folded, Bradley went back to The University of Texas as a voluntary assistant coach in 1987 for new head coach David McWilliams. 2d Timothy Bradley Jr. NFL Mock Draft with all trades for 2021: Bill Barnwell proposes deals for all 32 picks, including the Jaguars, Jets and Patriots. Bradley was a defensive backs coach with the Buffalo Bills and New York Jets from 1998 to 2003 before becoming the defensive coordinator at Baylor from 2004 to 2006. See more ideas about bill bradley, philadelphia eagles, eagles football. Bradley entered the University of Texas at Austin in 1965 and became the starting quarterback and punter in 1966 as a sophomore. Bill Bradley averaged 12.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.4 assists per game in his 742-game career with the New York Knicks. [5], In 1977, Philadelphia traded Bradley to the Minnesota Vikings for a 7th round draft pick, but the Vikings cut him in training camp in favor of Paul Krause. Bill Bradley later moved to Defensive Back and he was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL. William Calvin Bradley (born January 24, 1947) is a former American football coach and former two-time All-Pro defensive back in the National Football League (NFL). Success in Canada gave Bradley his first chance to coach in the NFL. College: Texas (College Stats) Weighted Career AV (100-95-...): 56 (1370th overall since 1960) High School: Palestine Draft: Philadelphia Eagles in the 3rd round (69th overall) of the 1969 NFL … James Street replaced Bradley during the 3rd quarter of the Texas Tech game and never relinquished the position, leading the Longhorns to 9 consecutive wins, a Southwest Conference Championship and victory in the Cotton Bowl. With Bradley as quarterback, Palestine won the 1964 Texas 3A State Championship, the only one in the school's history. His first season he punted and returned kick-offs and punts. The official source for NFL news, video highlights, fantasy football, game-day coverage, schedules, stats, scores and more. Member of the Dallas Cowboys during his final NFL season in 2006. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? He ran for the Democratic Party's nomination for president in the 2000 election, which he lost to Vice President Al Gore. Bradley earned three All-Pro selections (1971–73) at free safety. [1], After retiring from the NFL, Bradley worked an assortment of jobs. Already an Insider? Let’s first go back to September 1991, while PASPA was still mostly just a twinkle in former U.S. Sen. Bill Bradley’s eye. Bill is an energetic, passionate sports news manager who combines bold, big-picture vision with attention to detail. Bradley was moved to wide receiver for two weeks, and then to defensive back and kick-off returner. All rights reserved. He was a talented shortstop who was drafted by the Detroit Tigers in the 7th Round of the 1965 Major League Baseball draft. 2. As an assistant coach he won two Grey Cups in the Canadian Football League (CFL). When he wasn’t punting, he was holding for the place-kickers. Bill Bradley was one of the NFL’s most accomplished defensive backs. He also worked as a host on Norwegian Cruise lines in the 1980s and '90s.[2]. Do you have a sports website? Or write about sports? Coach Mike Riley asked Bradley to coach the secondary for him in the World League of American Football (WLAF) as his defensive back coach from 1991 to 1993. As a defensive back he set the Texas and Southwest Conference records for most interceptions in a game when he picked off Texas A&M four times at the end of the regular season. Are you a Stathead, too? [6], Bradley is a member of the Texas High School, University of Texas, Philadelphia Eagles and Texas Sports Halls of Fame. Bradley went into retirement, working in his family's restaurant in Palestine, but in November of that year he was signed by the St. Louis Cardinals when Mike Sensibaugh broke his leg. Do you have a blog? He had been asked to come back by other teams – including Houston, Oakland and Pittsburgh,[3] but only accepted with St. Louis because they looked to be playoff-bound. His father was a baseball coach and Bradley dreamed of playing professional baseball. Bill Bradley Insiders can access ESPN.com's complete NFL draft coverage, plus exclusive player grades, rankings and expert analysis from Scouts Inc. On this week’s episode, the panel examines the effectivity, or lack there of, of the NFL’s Rooney Rule in insuring minority candidates a fair shake in the league’s coaching hire process. Bill Bradley was born on January 24, 1947 in Palestine, Texas, USA as William Calvin Bradley. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Texas started the season ranked #5, but back-to-back losses to #4 USC and Texas Tech knocked them from the rankings. He played his final year as the Eagle free safety in 1976, replaced by John Sanders. He had invested in a sports management company based in Philadelphia, but sold his shares in 1980 and went back to Palestine where he bought a farm and ran a gas station he owned. In 1971, he finally moved to defense, became the back-up punter and was a returner again. Subscribe to our Free Newsletter, This Month in Sports ReferenceFind out when we add a feature or make a change. Bill Bradley NFL Stats; More Bill Bradley Pages. In early 2009, Bradley and three other assistants were fired.[7]. Both of these legends were part of what drew me in to college football way back in the day and I have been addicted since then. Chris Gilbert was drafted, but never played a down in the NFL. A native of Palestine, Texas, Bradley was a quarterback at Palestine High School. 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