(1917–98), US politician and lawyer; full name Thomas J. Bradley. Elected mayor of Los Angeles 1973–93, he became the first African American to lead so large a city. He was with the Los Angeles police department 1940–62 and on the city council 1963–73 before becoming mayor.
Definition of Bradley, Tom in US English:
Bradley, Tom
proper nounˈbradlē
(1917–98), US politician and lawyer; full name Thomas J. Bradley. Elected mayor of Los Angeles 1973–93, he became the first African American to lead so large a city. He was with the Los Angeles police department 1940–62 and on the city council 1963–73 before becoming mayor.