Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman
Troy Kenneth Aikmanis a former American football quarterback who played for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League. The number one overall draft pick in 1989, Aikman played twelve consecutive seasons as quarterback with the Cowboys. During his career he was a six-time Pro Bowl selection, led the team to three Super Bowl victories, and was the Super Bowl XXVII MVP. Aikman was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006 and to the College Football Hall...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth21 November 1966
CityWest Covina, CA
The humbling part for me is going to be some kid or some fan that in years to come walks into Texas Stadium and sees my name and that will bring up an emotion or memory of something I achieved on the field, ... That's the humbling part of it, and to be alongside some of the great names in the history of this franchise. It means a lot.
It initially sounded strange to say the top 25 would be successful. Now after seeing the teams that have been in this for so long struggle, it's not hard to accept at all.
I think the game has changed, ... But I think you have to get great play at quarterback. I don't believe in what some say are game-managers.
I was with Michael last year before they did the vote, and I know how much it meant to him last year. I know how devastated he was when he was not elected.
If we went in together it would mean a lot. I'm biased. If there was ever a receiver that had a Hall of Fame career, in my opinion it's Michael Irvin.
It's a challenge we have before us. We recognize that. We go in with eyes wide open and recognize there will be a lot of hard work involved. But we anticipate having success.
It was made even more special going in beside Michael and Emmitt, ... I remember looking at the names, but no, I never in my wildest dreams ... I don't know what Michael and Emmitt thought. Knowing them, they thought they were going in.
From what I've seen of the 49ers while John York has been the owner, I've seen no commitment to bring any kind of talent into that organization and doing anything that it takes to go out and be successful.
Everybody was hoping we would race our way in. That's why Terry is here, in case we had to use the provisional. I know there's been some discussion about it, but the rules are in place, and we took advantage of it.
I have gone to several races and been intrigued by the competitiveness of this sport -- the way they go out and compete each and every week. The thought of being involved in that at such a high level was exciting to both of us.
We're both proud we played for the Cowboys and our history with the team. People know we played for the silver and blue.
No excuse for those mechanical errors to be happening.
I know how difficult my rookie year in the NFL was and I know how competitive this sport is.
I've always viewed myself as an achiever. I need to achieve for myself.