What is Tom Bradley's full name?
Thomas J. Bradley
Tom Bradley nickname(s):
Mayor Tom Bradley, Long Tom
Tom Bradley date of birth:
December 29, 1917
How old was Tom Bradley when died?
80
Where was Tom Bradley born?
Calvert, Texas, USA
When did Tom Bradley die?
September 29, 1998
Where did Tom Bradley die?
Los Angeles, California, USA
Why did Tom Bradley die?
Heart Attack
Tom Bradley body shape:
Average
What color is Tom Bradley's hair?
Black
Is Tom Bradley gay or straight?
Straight
What is Tom Bradley's ethnicity?
Black
What is Tom Bradley nationality?
American
What is Tom Bradley's occupation?
Government Politician
Tom Bradley claim to fame:
Mayor Of Los Angeles, California (1973-1993)
Short Biography
Thomas J. "Tom" Bradley (December 29, 1917 – September 29, 1998) was the 38th Mayor of Los Angeles, serving from 1973 to 1993. He was the only African-American mayor of that city, and his 20 years in office mark the longest tenure by any mayor in the city's history. His 1973 election made him the second African-American mayor of a major U.S. city. Bradley retired in 1993, after his approval ratings began dropping subsequent to the 1992 Los Angeles Riots. Bradley unsuccessfully ran for Governor of California in 1982 and 1986 and was defeated each time by the Republican George Deukmejian. The racial dynamics that appeared to underlie his narrow and unexpected loss in 1982 gave rise to the political term "the Bradley effect." In 1985, he was awarded the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP.