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Troy Aikman Biography

Troy Aikman is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on November 21, 1966 in West Covina, California, United States. A former Dallas Cowboys quarterback who helped the team win three Super Bowls Championships and was named Super Bowl MVP XXVII. He was picked as the first pick for the Cowboys in 1989. He ended his 12 years as six-time Pro Bowl selection.

The trio of He, Michael Irvin, and Emmitt Smith combined to spearhead the Cowboys’ dynasty of the 1990s. as well as Emmitt Smith joined forces to create the Cowboys Dynasty in the 1990s.

Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is an American former professional football player who was a quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL). The first overall pick of the 1989 NFL Draft, Aikman played 12 consecutive seasons as the starting quarterback with the Cowboys, the most number of seasons by any Cowboy quarterback. During his career he was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, led the team to three Super Bowl victories, and was the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. Aikman was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and to the College Football Hall of Fame on December 9, 2008 in New York City.

In 1984, he became the first freshman to start at quarterback for Oklahoma since World War II. In 1985, his first full season as a collegiate starter, Aikman led the Sooners to victories over Minnesota, Kansas State, and #17 Texas in the Red River Shootout before losing to the Miami Hurricanes as he left the game with a broken leg. He also lost to his future teammate, Michael Irvin and future head coach, Jimmy Johnson, who had also scouted him when he was the head coach of Oklahoma State.

There are two children which were both born between 2001 and 2002. He divorced from his wife Rhonda Worthey in the year 2011. He was married Capa Mooty in September of 2017.

Ethnicity, religion & political views

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As a senior, Aikman won the 1988 Davey O’Brien Award as the nation’s top quarterback, a first for UCLA. He was a Consensus All-American, the UPI West Coast Player of the Year, the Washington DC Club QB of the Year, a finalist for the 1988 AFCA “Coaches Choice” Player of the year award, and finished third in voting for the 1988 Heisman Trophy. UCLA matched the victory total from the previous season under Aikman, going 10–2 and losing only to USC and Washington State. The 1988 season culminated with a 17–3 Bruins victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks in the 1989 Cotton Bowl Classic, which was played in Dallas. The Dallas media spent most of the Cotton Bowl Classic week promoting Aikman as the “next quarterback of the Cowboys,” and much was made of Cowboys head coach Tom Landry watching Aikman practice during the Bruins’ workouts at Texas Stadium. Aikman finished his career as the number two career passing leader in UCLA history.

Troy Aikman Net Worth

Troy Aikman is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Troy Aikman's net worth $50 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

It was suggested that he sign a deal with MLB’s New York Mets but turned down the offer to play in college soccer at Oklahoma and later UCLA.

He finished his career with 31,726 passing yards and scores of 165. He is a part of both the pro and college football halls of honor.

Aikman was born on November 21, 1966. He spent the first part of his childhood in Cerritos, California. At the age of 12, Aikman’s family moved to Henryetta, Oklahoma, where he played football at Henryetta High School, where he would earn All-State honors. Aikman also won the 1983 Oklahoma high school state championship in Typing.

Aikman played his first NFL preseason game on August 26, 1989, against the Denver Broncos. His NFL debut started with a 28–0 loss to the New Orleans Saints. The following week, Aikman threw his first touchdown pass, a 65-yard completion to Michael Irvin, but the Atlanta Falcons intercepted two passes and won. In a game against the Arizona Cardinals, he threw for 379 yards to set an NFL rookie record. Aikman finished 1989 with a 0–11 record as a starter, completing 155 of 293 passes for 1,749 yards, 9 touchdowns and 18 interceptions.

Aikman was the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, by the Dallas Cowboys. On February 25, 1989, new owner Jerry Jones fired Tom Landry and replaced him with Jimmy Johnson. A few months later, in the NFL’s supplemental draft, Johnson drafted Steve Walsh, who played for Johnson at the University of Miami. Aikman won the starting quarterback job, and Walsh was traded early in the 1990 season.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Troy Aikman height 6 ft 4 in Troy weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

On October 19, Miami’s Jerome Brown broke through the offensive line, sacked Aikman on the Sooner 29-yard line and broke Aikman’s ankle. Aikman, who had been six of eight passing for 131 yards, would be lost for the season. Switzer and offensive coordinator Jim Donnan were forced to switch back to the wishbone offense under freshman quarterback Jamelle Holieway. The team went on to win the 1985 National Championship. With Holieway established as the starting quarterback at OU, Aikman decided to transfer to UCLA.

In 1991, Aikman led the Cowboys to a 6–4 record in the first 10 games and had the Cowboys ahead in week 12 against undefeated Washington Redskins when he was injured. Steve Beuerlein replaced Aikman, and Dallas finished the season 5–0 and earned the #5 playoff seed. Beuerlein went on to lead the Cowboys to a road upset over the #4 seed Chicago Bears in the Wild Card round. With the Cowboys trailing 17–6 at halftime the following week against the Detroit Lions in the NFC Divisional Playoff game, Aikman was inserted to start the third quarter, but was unable to provide a spark as the Cowboys lost, 38–6. Aikman was selected to the first of six consecutive Pro Bowls.

Who is Troy Aikman Dating?

According to our records, Troy Aikman married to Catherine Mooty , Rhonda Worthey . As of December 1, 2023, Troy Aikman’s is not dating anyone.

Following Aikman’s rookie season, Dallas selected Florida Gators RB Emmitt Smith in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft. With Smith and Irvin, Aikman led the Cowboys to a 7–7 record in the 1990 season, but was injured in the 15th game, against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Cowboys would go on to lose that game and the following week against the Atlanta Falcons with backup QB Babe Laufenberg, missing the final playoff wild card spot by one game.

Facts & Trivia

Troy Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Troy Aikman celebrates birthday on November 21 of every year.

In 1992, Aikman set career highs in completions (302), passing yards (3,445) and touchdown passes (23), and led the Cowboys to a team record 13 regular season victories and the second best record in the NFC. During the playoffs, Aikman broke Joe Montana’s record of 83 passes without an interception by throwing 89. The Cowboys defeated the Eagles at home in the Division Playoffs and squared off against the 49ers in the NFC Championship, a matchup that featured the two best teams in the NFC. The Cowboys won, 30–20, with Aikman completing two game changing completions to send the Cowboys to their first Super Bowl appearance since 1979. In Super Bowl XXVII against the Buffalo Bills, Aikman led the Cowboys to a 52–17 victory (coincidentally the game was played in his alma mater’s home stadium, the Rose Bowl). Aikman was named Super Bowl MVP after completing 22-of-30 passes for 273 yards and 4 touchdowns.

What business does Troy Aikman own?

Troy Aikman owns stocks in the eatery, Wingstop, for which he is also the spokesman. He is also a minority owner of the Major League Baseball team, the San Diego Padres.

Who is Troy Aikens wife?

Wife

How many Super Bowls did Troy Aikman get?

Aikman would eventually win three Super Bowl rings with the Cowboys, and led the team to four consecutive NFC championship games – 1992, 1993, 1994 and 1995 seasons, with victories in 1992, 1993, and 1995. He was selected to six straight Pro Bowls from 1992-97.

What disease does Troy Aikman have?

A biopsy confirmed that the spot was malignant and Troy was diagnosed with stage II melanoma, a form of skin cancer. The diagnosis of cancer was like being sacked on his blind side from an opponent he never saw coming. He didn’t know much about the disease, but he knew it could be deadly.

What is Troy Aikman's annual salary?

Aikman and a new era in broadcasting In February 2022, Aikman reached a deal with ESPN to, along with Joe Buck, join the Monday Night Football broadcasts, with an annual salary for the former Cowboys quarterback of about $17 million.

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