He holds the record for the highest number of goals, 235, scored by an individual in the League of Ireland with a club record 181 for Finn Harps[1] A talented youngster, appearing in the Derry and District League at the age of 15, Bradley signed for Derry City at the age of sixteen.
In July 1972, Bradley moved to the Football League with Lincoln City manager David Herd paying £6,000 for his services.
The 1975–1976 season saw him head the scoring charts for a fourth time with 29 league goals,[4] which included all six in the 6–1 victory over Sligo Rovers at Finn Park.
[5] The close season saw him head for the North American Soccer League where he made a single appearance for Toronto Metros-Croatia.
[6] In 1978, he moved to Athlone Town before linking once more with his erstwhile Finn Harps manager Patsy McGowan at Sligo Rovers.