It makes me proud to be in their company today. I think Reggie got in on that one also. Few have had the great release, the unbelievable arm strength, and incredible accuracy of Troy Aikman. My mother, Charlynn sacrificed so much for myself and my two sisters, shuttling us to practices, attending our games, fixing meals, keeping our uniforms clean, and basically always being there for us whenever we needed her, regardless of whatever else might have been occupying her time at the moment. I look forward to future years when he'll be joined by his great coach Jimmy Johnson, his teammates Michael Irvin, Emmitt Smith, Larry Allen and hopefully others. Joe has been a great friend to me and my family for many years. Reggie, Warren, Harry, Rayfield, and John represented the game with class, just as Lesley Visser, the first female recipient of the Pete Rozelle Award, brought respect and professionalism to the field of journalism for her work in print and broadcasting. And I thank him for having the biggest single influence on my career. Troy Aikman was the Dallas Cowboys QB from 1989-2000. [2nd] Most Times Sacked, Career - 259
Thank you, Norv. Fox then cut to an emotional Troy Aikman, the coach's Hall of Fame quarterback in Dallas, who was on the call in Green Bay. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 69.1 (1993)
Outstanding quarterback for the Bruins in 1987-88 posting a 20-4 two-year record as a starter including victories in the Aloha and Cotton Bowls. Norv was right. The past eight years have been without question the best years of my life. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. In fact, he gave me that look he can give you that says, hey, let's get to work. I know it's been a long day. . Say yes 7 little words. Joe Buck's TV partner Troy. During that span, the All-American led the Bruins to a 20-4 record. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. I'd like to first of all say that I'm very pleased to see all the people who have stuck around here today. Norv Turner (presenter):
He had his arm in a sling. It was great for me to watch Troy grow as a player, but more than that it was a thrill to watch him grow as a man. But I feel more privileged to have been his close friend throughout the years. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Rookie Season - 52.9 (1989)
Terri and Tami were pretty good athletes themselves. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career - 320
Finally, after the 2000 season, the Cowboys' six-time Pro Bowl selection announced his retirement from football. Jimmy always played to win. Leigh was my agent throughout my career. Leigh was my agent throughout my career. Norv Turner (presenter):
I know a lot of you have come to watch other inductees and have reason to leave, but you stuck it out, and I appreciate that very much. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. Mark, thank you for the commitment and support over the last 17 years. We could have given it to Emmitt?". Norv was my coach for three years. I enjoyed the best seat in the house as I watched Emmitt Smith run his way to the NFL's all time rushing record. High School: Henryetta (OK) Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: February 4, 2006. Another one of Troy's real strengths was his ability to bring out the best in everyone around him. He knew the things he had to do to give his team the best chance to win. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game, Rookie - 4 (vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 3, 1989)
In an era of super egos, he never let his get in the way of winning. I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. [3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Career - 81.62
I played professional football. I look forward to many return trips to the Canton area in the future years. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game - 380 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995)
I played professional football. Jimmy was the right coach at the right time for the Dallas Cowboys, and I'm grateful to have been given the opportunity to play for him. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Rookie Season - 9 (1989)
What fans saw on Sundays, his teammates saw every day of the week. I feel privileged to present Troy today. NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman was not pleased with the Indianapolis Colts' display of inept offense during Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to play pro sports. If you look at his greatest games, they came against the best teams and they came in the playoffs. [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), Cowboys' records held by Aikman at the time of his retirement following the 2000 season, [1st] Most Seasons Leading Team, Passing - 12 (1989-00)
Prior to joining the Cowboys, Aikman passed for 5,298 yards and 41 touchdowns in two years at UCLA. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. It was also while as Oklahoma that I got coached by Mack Brown, current head coach of the defending national champions Texas Longhorns. Troy has also been selected to six Pro Bowl teams while throwing for over 28,000 yards and 141 touchdowns. Yet it's our friendship that is most special because it has endured long after he stopped coaching me in Dallas. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. The many friendships in my life are what made me feel every single day like I'm the luckiest guy in the world, and I thank all of you for being here today.
Jimmy's boldness set the tone for a young group of players who didn't know much about winning but were eager to learn. I'd also like to say that the people in Canton, Ohio, have been absolutely terrific. A couple years ago during an interview, I was asked, if I got to coach one game, who would I choose as my starting quarterback. I said, because I want to win. I look forward to many return trips to the Canton area in the future years. [1st] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards - 5 (1992-93, 1995-97)
I, too, am saddened by the absence of Reggie White, an amazing player and even better man who left us far too soon. Mark Tuinei, Nate Newton, Mark Stepnoski, John Gesek, Eric Williams, Larry Allen, and Kevin Gogan. I thank both of you for all the support and love you've shown me through the years. [2nd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game - 337 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995)
He knew the things he had to do to give his team the best chance to win. Indianapolis' season has not met expectations. I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I met Troy Aikman. Every move Jerry Jones made was done with the sole purpose of helping the Cowboys win championships. Aikman's 22 of 30 for 273 yards passing and four touchdowns earned him Super Bowl MVP honors.
Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. Troy Aikman Dallas Cowboys "I have a real hard time classifying anything as my biggest moment, my favorite color or whatever. Mom, you're an amazing woman. Ken Anderson's 2-4 record says as much about his Pro Football Hall of Fame bona fides as all of the black-ink rate stats on his Pro Football Reference page, maybe more. I was also lucky to grow up with two terrific sisters, at least most of the time (smiling). Jimmy insisted on it. I really felt was Troy's drive, along with coach Jimmy Johnson's leadership, that had accounted for that worst to first you just saw on the screen. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 49 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999)
Thank you very much. If you look at his greatest games, they came against the best teams and they came in the playoffs. Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. . It's no wonder we enjoyed so much success in the '90s considering all the talent we had. [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 63.8
As I moved on to junior high and high school ball in Henrietta, Oklahoma, with the Henrietta Hens that's right, our mascot was the Hens, Fighting Hens as if maybe that instilled a little bit of doubt in our opponents' minds. All-NFC Second Team: 1994 (UPI) 1995 (UPI), (6) - 1992, 1993, 1994*, 1995, 1996*, 1997*, At time of his retirement following 2000 season
[2nd] Most Yards Gained, Game - 455 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998)
It was a privilege to play for Jerry and the rest of the Jones family, and I appreciate the opportunity they gave me and their commitment to making the Cowboys a championship organization. I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. As talented as all of these players were, however, they were even better teammates. But it was really a very easy question for me to answer. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game - 5 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999)
What fans saw on Sundays, his teammates saw every day of the week. As talented as all of these players were, however, they were even better teammates. [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), [2nd] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, 1994)
A renewed commitment to the rushing attack may have attributed to Indy's ability to score more in the second half. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game, Rookie - 4 (vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 3, 1989)
With 90 wins in the 1990s, Aikman became the winningest starting quarterback of any decade in NFL history at the time of his retirement. Violence accounts for much of the appeal of the game, then and now, and the history of American football suggests that fans and players are willing to tolerate injuries for the continuation of the game. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Golf game hasn't gotten any better. With 90 wins in the 1990s, Aikman became the winningest starting quarterback of any decade in NFL history at the time of his retirement. [1st] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards - 5 (1992-93, 1995-97)
I've known Mark since I was 22 years old. What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman before a game between the Cleveland Browns and Denver Broncos at FirstEnergy Stadium Oct 21, 2021, in Cleveland. What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. Jimmy Johnson and I arrived in Dallas the same year, 1989, both fresh from college, both eager to prove ourselves. Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman said Wednesday "it doesn't make sense" to compare Kansas City Chiefs star Patrick Mahomes to him because of the different eras. Position: Quarterback. I look forward to many return trips to the Canton area in the future years. Didn't take long to see that Jimmy was unique, and it wasn't just because of his hair. His impact on me was significant. [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 111 (1991-93)
Passing Titles: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 19994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000
Norv was right. There's now a new team of Aikman women in my life. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo)
We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. He was standing in a meeting room. However, Troy Aikman is one of the leading candidates for induction in the NFL's 2006 Hall of Fame class. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998)
[Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), [2nd] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, 1994)
(Justin Casterline/Getty Images). [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 111 (1991-93)
Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. Although my time at Oklahoma was brief, it was there that I first learned how difficult playing the quarterback position could be. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 76.67 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995)
During his NFL career, he has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. In an era of super egos, he never let his get in the way of winning. During his NFL career, he has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. [2nd] Most Times Sacked, Career - 259
All rights reserved. In 1996, he broke Cowboy team records for career pass completions, attempts and passing yards. Sometimes that meant passing the ball, sometimes it meant handing it off. Golf game hasn't gotten any better. It was great for me to watch Troy grow as a player, but more than that it was a thrill to watch him grow as a man. He would often tell me and the team, Things are never as good as you think they are or ever as bad as you think they are. Sound advice that I would have to remind myself of often during my early years in Dallas. [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Rookie Season - 55.7 (1989)
Troy Aikman on The Dan Patrick Show (Full Interview) 2/3/17 Dan Patrick Show 196K views 5 years ago Heroes on the Water with Dale Hansen, Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Dirk. He was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Mario Orasco, Rod Davis, Manny DeSalvo taught me the fundamentals of the game and what it meant to be a good sport. In fact, he gave me that look he can give you that says, hey, let's get to work. Super Bowl XXVII- Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17
I did what was asked to help the team win. The first is Leigh Steinberg. [Tied for 2nd] Most Times Sacked, Game - 11 (vs. Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1991), [1st] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 70.0
[3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Career - 81.62
When defenses focused on Irvin and/or Smith, Aikman would find tight end Jay Novacek or wide receiver Alvin Harper. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Career - 32,942
You know, after a game, a lot of times you have those "if's." [Tied for 2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Game - 3 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999)
[2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 75.68 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 16, 1994)
If that's true, I'm in great standing today. If that's true, I'm in great standing today. I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I met Troy Aikman. It's no wonder we enjoyed so much success in the '90s considering all the talent we had. Coach Donahue, thank you for providing me an opportunity at UCLA and having such a positive influence on my life. Football is a great game that has afforded me many things and provided much happiness. I'd like to first of all say that I'm very pleased to see all the people who have stuck around here today. Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 63.75
video. Since I didn't have a brother, they were the ones who satisfied my need to get better by playing catch, running routes, rebounding baskets, and doing pretty much everything else little brother needed. It was great for me to watch Troy grow as a player, but more than that it was a thrill to watch him grow as a man. That I was able to do so with so many great players and coaches and win three World Championships and wind up here today with all these great men in gold jackets, well, it's almost too much to believe. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. The interviewer politely asked me why. If that's true, I'm in great standing today. Then of course there was Jimmy. Irsay replaced Reich with former Colts center Jeff Saturday on an interim basis. I was also fortunate to have played for a franchise whose owner was as committed to winning as anybody on the field. Troy Aikman was critical Monday night of the Indianapolis Colts' offense. It was also while as Oklahoma that I got coached by Mack Brown, current head coach of the defending national champions Texas Longhorns. He was also named UCLAs offensive and team MVP. Leigh was my agent throughout my career. You also have those "why's." Although my time at Oklahoma was brief, it was there that I first learned how difficult playing the quarterback position could be. What fans saw on Sundays, his teammates saw every day of the week. Thank you very much. I said, because I want to win. But it was really a very easy question for me to answer. I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. But my greatest blessings in life have been my family and friends. Golf game hasn't gotten any better. All rights reserved. You taught me about discipline, toughness, and life's most important lesson: To never quit. In 1999, he was inducted into the UCLA Sports Hall of Fame. Following high school, I attended Oklahoma University and was coached by one of the winningest coaches in college football history, Barry Switzer. I'd also like to thank the many friends, family and fans who have traveled great distances to share this moment with me today. He meant that much to my career and to the Dallas Cowboys. I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game - 10 (SB XXX, vs. Pittsburgh)
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