Terry Bradshaw Disputes Hero Claims After Stuck Plane Door Incident

PITTSBURGH, Pa. — Steelers legend Terry Bradshaw has downplayed claims that he acted heroically during a flight incident Thursday. While a fellow passenger insisted he helped open a stuck door on their journey from Fort Worth, Texas, to Pittsburgh, Bradshaw contended he was just another passenger waiting for a solution.

Passenger Selah Holland recounted the experience to KDKA-TV upon their arrival in Pittsburgh. “Who would’ve thought this would’ve happened today? I don’t think it was on anyone’s bingo cards,” Holland said. The door of their aircraft became jammed, leaving passengers unable to exit for nearly half an hour.

According to Holland, humor emerged among passengers. “There were a lot of Steelers fans on board, of course, so it was kinda funny because I think people had been making jokes that he should help bust down the door,” she mentioned.

During the delay, the pilot made a lighthearted announcement that implied Bradshaw’s involvement. “Thanks to the strength of one of our passengers, we were finally able to get the door open,” the pilot stated, prompting laughter from the cabin. Holland speculated that everyone on board understood the reference to Bradshaw.

However, Bradshaw’s team clarified the situation. While acknowledging that the former quarterback was indeed on the flight and that the door was stuck, they confirmed he remained seated, patiently awaiting maintenance to address the issue.

“We appreciate the kind sentiments, but Terry did not open the door,” a team representative told KDKA-TV. “He waited just like everyone else for maintenance to come.”

In a twist to the story, the legend known for his heroics on the football field maintained that, unlike his storied career, no heroics were necessary during Flight 2664. With the episode now brought to light, it seems that even in a jam, Bradshaw’s humility still shines through.