As per our current Database, Tom Bradley has been died on Sep 29, 1998 (age 80).
When Tom Bradley die, Tom Bradley was 80 years old.
Popular As | Tom Bradley |
Occupation | Politician |
Age | 80 years old |
Zodiac Sign | Capricorn |
Born | December 29, 1917 (Calvert, TX) |
Birthday | December 29 |
Town/City | Calvert, TX |
Nationality | TX |
Tom Bradley’s zodiac sign is Capricorn. According to astrologers, Capricorn is a sign that represents time and responsibility, and its representatives are traditional and often very serious by nature. These individuals possess an inner state of independence that enables significant progress both in their personal and professional lives. They are masters of self-control and have the ability to lead the way, make solid and realistic plans, and manage many people who work for them at any time. They will learn from their mistakes and get to the top based solely on their experience and expertise.
Tom Bradley was born in the Year of the Snake. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Snake are seductive, gregarious, introverted, generous, charming, good with money, analytical, insecure, jealous, slightly dangerous, smart, they rely on gut feelings, are hard-working and intelligent. Compatible with Rooster or Ox.
The first African-American mayor of Los Angeles, California, an office which he held from 1973 to 1993. He had the longest tenure of any mayor in the city's history before the city passed established term limits in 1990.
He joined the LA Police Department in 1950, becoming one of just 400 or so black officers at the time.
The supposed racial discrimination that seemed to cause his unexpected loss in the 1982 race for Governor gave rise to the political term "the Bradley effect", which was often used during the 2008 Presidential Elections.
He married Ethel Arnold in 1941.
In 1984, Democratic presidential candidate Walter Mondale considered him for the vice presidential nomination.