I found this vintage jar on eBay today. I had no idea that former football player Terry Bradshaw had his own brand of peanut butter. From what I can find, it was only sold in the Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania area during the late 70s and early 80s. I did find a funny quote from Bradshaw about it in his book, It's Only A Game:
The only thing that was wrong with our product was its taste. Apparently people didn't seem to like the taste very much. One newspaper arranged a taste test conducted by a panel of young people, and we won the top award for Least Desirable. Other than that it was a fine peanut butter. It had a real nice label.
The brand didn't last long so the jars are rare, making this one a collector's item.
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Haha that was funny..of course a lot would disagree but I'm a simple peanut butter guy..regardless if it's creamy, salty, sweet or the other characteristics, all that matters is the taste..:) If you're going to be the Least Desirable product then I'm sure sooner than later your brand won't last long enough.
But it's great that you were able to find this vintage jar. Goodluck if you're bidding!:)
That's a very typical quote from Bradshaw, isn't it? That guy is funny as hell and he doesn't "force" it, either.
I'm a little sad I never saw this brand of fine peanut butter in the stores...
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Haha...great post. I had no idea Terry was on a jar either.
that's hilarious! so glad i found your blog! i love me some peanut butter!
I love the old Steelers!
I was a huge Steelers fan back in the days of Terry Bradshaw, Fanco Harris, and Mean Joe Greene.
Jimmmy Clack, who was from my hometown, was a right guard for the Steelers when they won three of their Super Bowl.
He's pretty much why I rooted for Pittsburgh as a kid.
Wow that is funny. I will have to see it on ebay to check out the price at this point in time.
I love whenever he is on Leno, so funny. Would be great to get this info to Leno so he could say something about it or buy it to display on the show.
Terry Bradshaw on a peanut butter jar? Seams that this guy needed some money back then... And look at the picture! Funny!
That's awesome! If it was like the man, it may have been a bit smooth - but extra nutty!
It must have been available on the national market, perhaps for one brief shining moment, because I distinctly remember seeing a TV spot for it in Memphis. (Maybe somewhere else, if I was watching it while on a family vacation, but that still would have been in the South.) The ad helped to break the spell of believing celebrity endorsements: Terry claimed on camera that he was more proud of the peanut butter than his Super Bowl rings.
Wow! On peanut butter seriously??!!! Do tell, this has to be a collectible - what's it worth????
I just found an unopened jar of Terrys peanut butter in the attic. It was wrapped in handi wrap.Who wants to buy it?
I have 3 or 4 unopened jars that I've since the 70's. I bought them at a wholesale food supplier in Shareveport, La. Would love to know what they're worth ?
Terry's Peanut Butter sold nationwide, not just in Pennsylvania. I bought it in Tennessee in the late 70s, early 80s.
Kenneth above is correct! It was available in TN and if I recall correctly, they also sold "crunchy" (wearing white jersey on the label).
I have located a empty jar of Terry Bradshaw's peanut butter brand and it is in excellent condition. It is a 12 oz jar and i would like to know the approximate value of it. Thank You.
I have an unopened jar that I purchased in Springhill, La. I had a man with offer me $150 about 15 years ago. I thought if he would pay that amount, I would keep it as an investment. lol I still have it. Any offers?
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