Terry Bradshaw, former NFL quarterback and iconic face of the Pittsburgh Steelers, recently ran into a bit of turbulence—but not in the way you’d expect—from the TSA at Springfield-Branson National Airport in Missouri. Known for his larger-than-life personality and having transitioned seamlessly into a broadcasting career, you’d think Bradshaw would sail through airport security. But TSA is all about leaving no stone unturned, and Bradshaw found that out firsthand.
According to Bradshaw, the Hall of Famer was patted down twice and even took a detour into a private room, all of which was caught on candid camera. In typical Bradshaw fashion, he met the inconvenience with humor, joking, “They’re gonna go through my luggage now, I’m the Unabomber,” as he chuckled at the situation. The onlooker behind the camera couldn’t resist joining in on the banter, quipping, “Terry Bradshaw is definitely a terrorist.”
In a move that was equal parts frustration and jest, Bradshaw took to Facebook to share the ordeal with his followers. “I’m not against being safe but…This is ridiculous!!” he expressed. Detailing his experience, he mentioned the thorough check, including an unpacking session of his luggage, all before the encore pat down in a private room. Evidently, he began to wonder just how menacing he appeared that day in Springfield.
Fans and friends filled the comments section with their own brand of humor and advice. “Detected too many Super Bowl rings lol,” one commenter observed, blending football glory with the day’s events. Others speculated with a grin, “Probably Cowboy fans or just plain Steelers haters.” And some took a more practical approach, suggesting investment in TSA PreCheck with the reminder, “It’s worth it and you can afford it.”
Bradshaw acknowledged in the comments that such an incident was a first for him, but it seems like he might be considering that pre-check investment next time. After all, even if you’re Terry Bradshaw, everyone likes a smoother ride.
