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Aikman, Troy

Uniform Number 8

Nickname:
Member of the "Triplets" along with Emmitt Smith and Micheal Irvin

Bio:
Troy Aikman played quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys from 1989-2000. The first player selected in the 1989 NFL Draft, Troy became the first rookie quarterback since 1969 (Roger Staubach) to start a season opener. He played in six Pro Bowls – (1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1994, 1995, 1996) and was the third QB in NFL history to win 3 Super Bowls (1992, 1993, 1995). His career totals include 32,942 passing yards and 165 TDs. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII, when Dallas beat the Buffalo Bills 52-17 and completed 22 of 30 passes. Aikman is the all-time Dallas Cowboys leader in passing yards, touchdowns, completions and attempts. He was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame in 2001.

Quote:
"They talk about others who had a quick release, but I don't know anyone who was quicker. They talk about guys with great accuracy, but I couldn't name another who was more accurate. And talk about a great arm _ he could make all the throws. I'm not sure many have had the entire combination Troy had." - Dallas Cowboys Offensive Coordinator Norv Turner

Bibliography:
Aikman, Troy. Things Change. Dallas: Taylor Publishing Company, 1995. (children's book) Aikman, Troy. Aikman: Mind, Body and Soul. Benchmark Press, 1998.

Aikman, Troy

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