Then of course there was Jimmy. You know what I'm talking about. He was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Super Bowls (Those fans will at least get a Darrelle Revis Pro Football Hall of Fame . And I thank him for having the biggest single influence on my career. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season - 518 (1997) Thank you for the hospitality and thank you for the courtesy you've shown me and my family. If that's true, I'm in great standing today. Alvin Harper ran a slant. I am humbled to be welcomed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and I thank you. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) Charles Haley, no one came more prepared to play or played harder on game day than Charles did. 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. [1st] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards - 5 (1992-93, 1995-97) The first is Leigh Steinberg. [1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Career - 2.99 Since that time I've not met a finer, more trustworthy person. Joe Buck's TV partner Troy. Passing Touchdown Leader: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 1997 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year mayo 29, 2022 . Copyright UCLA Athletics. 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 completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. Was one of the best offensive minds and greatest people that this game has ever known. When I look back at my football career and the championship seasons, I think of all my teammates from Henrietta to UCLA to Dallas that shared in all those moments. I remember after the workout calling my good friend and coach Ernie Zampese. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. I look forward to many return trips to the Canton area in the future years. I started playing football at the age of seven and retired when I was 34. Website design & development by americaneagle.com copyright 2021 Pro Football hall of fame all rights reserved, Black College Football Hall of Fame Classic, At time of his retirement following 2000 season. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Rookie Season - 9 (1989) I don't want to say I was surprised. Troy Aikman (@TroyAikman) August 5, 2018 Aikman, who is an NFL analyst for FOX Sports showed the greatest respect for Kramer as he told him he would have loved to have him as a teammate. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Rookie Season - 293 (1989) Troy Aikman has harnessed the drive and dedication that formed the foundation of his Hall of Fame football career with the Dallas Cowboys in numerous successful business ventures since retiring from the game following the 2000 season. Stubhub"/StubHub Ticket Market Place. "I have a real hard time classifying anything as my biggest moment, my favorite color or whatever. Sometimes that meant passing the ball, sometimes it meant handing it off. The championships their teams won and the fans they entertained. I'm also honored to have Norv Turner here today as my presenter. Passing Titles: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 19994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 I was also lucky to grow up with two terrific sisters, at least most of the time (smiling). "Why did they throw the ball in that situation? [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 65.3 (1991) Leigh was my agent throughout my career. A lot of kids want that, but very few actually get the chance. If that's true, I'm in great standing today. I said, because I want to win. Rhonda, you're a wonderful mother, an example to our three daughters, Rachel, Jordan, and Alex. 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. Throughout the game, the three-time Super Bowl winner continued to share his sentiments about what he viewed as offensive ineptitude. So many other coaches are responsible for my development as a player. [2nd] Most Times Sacked, Career - 259 But it was really a very easy question for me to answer. 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. 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. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) Fox Sports analyst Troy Aikman shares his reaction to his former coach Jimmy Johnson's announcement into the Pro Football Hall of Fame during the Divisional Round. He didn't laugh. Michael Irvin, whose work ethic was second to none, was one of the most special teammates I've ever had the opportunity to play with. "Why did they throw the ball in that situation? 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. [1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season - 1.53 (1993) Norv was right. He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. Ernie, I say thank you for everything. Thank you, Norv. My intensity on the field was a reflection of you and your impact on my athletic career was greater than you'll ever know. That decision would turn around my career. It makes me proud to be in their company today. Mom, you're an amazing woman. That's it. Leigh was my agent throughout my career. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. During that 10 year era, Troy was the winningest quarterback in the National Football League. Troy's greater strength as a player was his ability to focus and stay focused in the most unusual circumstances. That decision would turn around my career. [Tied for 2nd] Most Times Sacked, Game - 11 (vs. Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1991), [1st] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 70.0 My wife, Rhonda, is my best friend. [3rd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Season - 3,445 (1992) The first is Leigh Steinberg. I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I met Troy Aikman. Some guard against overconfidence. [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Rookie Season - 55.7 (1989) Another one of Troy's real strengths was his ability to bring out the best in everyone around him. Alvin Harper ran a slant. A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 111 (1991-93) 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. 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. She inspires me daily in ways that no one ever has before. Jimmy Johnson and I arrived in Dallas the same year, 1989, both fresh from college, both eager to prove ourselves. 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. Troy hit him right between the numbers. [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 184 (1995) [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Season - 473 (1992) Passing Titles: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 19994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 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. If you look at his greatest games, they came against the best teams and they came in the playoffs. Michael Irvin, whose work ethic was second to none, was one of the most special teammates I've ever had the opportunity to play with. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. In February 2006, Aikman was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. Although he showed great promise and threw for a rookie-record 379 yards in a game against the Phoenix Cardinals, the team finished 1-15. Leigh was my agent throughout my career. I enjoyed the best seat in the house as I watched Emmitt Smith run his way to the NFL's all time rushing record. Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith became the NFL's all-time leading rusher on Oct. 27, 2002, an accomplishment he sought as a teenager in Pensacola, Fla . 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. Some coaches play not to lose. A few weeks later, we had the chance to go out in the field for the first time. You know what I'm talking about. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 61.5 I joked to Troy, We've got to get you to get rid of that ball a little quicker. Norv came to Dallas as an offensive coordinator in 1991, my third season, and turned around one of the worst offenses in the National Football League, and gave guidance to a young quarterback who was in desperate need of some direction. Thank you very much. Irsay replaced Reich with former Colts center Jeff Saturday on an interim basis. I'm so grateful to the NFL, to the Cowboys, to my teammates, and to my coaches, for helping me get here. I was able to live a dream. 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. He's the big brother I never had. 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 was blessed to be coached by some of the game's best, beginning with my earliest years of junior All American football in Cerritos, California, with the Suburban Hornets. There are two other people that deserve mention. 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. I was also lucky to grow up with two terrific sisters, at least most of the time (smiling). Over the next three seasons, the Cowboys enjoyed three consecutive 12-4 records and victories in Super Bowls XXVIII and XXX. His career statistics include 32,942 yards and 165 touchdowns for a passer rating of 81.6. During that time we became great friends and won two Super Bowls. In 1996, he broke Cowboy team records for career pass completions, attempts and passing yards. In addition to great coaching and ownership, I had the pleasure with playing with a very gifted and special group of players. Jimmy always played to win. Some guard against overconfidence. After transferring from Oklahoma, he played college football at UCLA, where he won the Davey O'Brien Award as a senior. I did what was asked to help the team win. As a quarterback, the player who more than any other is ultimately judged on his ability to win, I couldn't have asked for anything more from an owner. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Rookie Season - 293 (1989) It's said you're judged by the company you keep. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 52 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997) And I thank him for having the biggest single influence on my career. Although it wasn't one that allowed me to put up big numbers, that was fine. In Dallas, my role as the quarterback was to move our team down the field and score points. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 61.5 The older I get, the more I understand how much you sacrificed, and your children will forever be indebted to you. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 85.7 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992) Ryan and the Colts were able to get on track in the second half, scoring 14 points in the third quarter alone. There's now a new team of Aikman women in my life. video. [1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 36.0 (1998) [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game - 10 (SB XXX, vs. Pittsburgh) There's now a new team of Aikman women in my life. My wife, Rhonda, is my best friend. Anyway, Bill Holt in Henrietta taught me about the sacrifices that must be made to excel. 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. Thank you. PACKERS' AARON RODGERS ON UPCOMING GAME AGAINST BEARS: I PLAN ON PLAYING THIS WEEK. If you look at Troy's greatest plays, they came in the most critical situations. [1st] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards - 5 (1992-93, 1995-97) Presenter: Norv Turner, Former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach and longtime NFL head coach The former NFL MVP finished the game with 199 passing yards, one touchdown and an interception. Thank you very much. COLTS' JEFF SATURDAY EXPLAINS REFUSAL TO USE TIMEOUTS ON FINAL DRIVE: 'FELT LIKE WE HAD TIME'. I always took great pride in being a part of the triplets with Michael and Emmitt. [Tied for 2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Game - 3 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999) I told him, I've never seen anything like it. It was also while as Oklahoma that I got coached by Mack Brown, current head coach of the defending national champions Texas Longhorns. There are other daily puzzles for January 17 2023 - 7 Little Words: Like the NFL's big Bowl 7 little words. Through broadcasting, real estate, and The Troy Aikman Foundation, Aikman has quickly discovered numerous ways . What Norv Turner would say was this: Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. 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. Jimmy insisted on it. During his NFL career, he has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. I'd have to say, though, that the Super Bowl was my greatest moment in sports, and it was also my most emotional moment." Quarterback Troy Aikman finished his collegiate career as the third rated passer in NCAA history. I'm also very grateful to my family. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. Since that time I've not met a finer, more trustworthy person. Hall-of-Fame Cowboys passer Troy Aikman calls Bucs signal caller Tom Brady 'the most UNATHLETIC quarterback in the game' ahead of Dallas and Tampa Bay's NFL Wild Card clash [1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Rookie Season - 6.14 (1989) Troy hit him right between the numbers. Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 5, 2006 Presenter: Norv Turner, Former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach and longtime NFL head coach Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman joined Bill Coates on Radio Row at Super Bowl XLVII to talk about combating counterfeit NFL game tickets, the Dallas Cowboys, the status. That's what he was about then, and still is to this day. In 1990, Aikman completed 226 of 399 passes for 2,579 yards and 11 touchdowns - the team finished 7-9. What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. 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. Thank you, Strapper. [2nd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game - 337 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995) I thank him for his support throughout my career. Coach Donahue, thank you for providing me an opportunity at UCLA and having such a positive influence on my life. I'd also like to say that the people in Canton, Ohio, have been absolutely terrific. All rights reserved. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Season - 302 (1992) I'm so grateful to the NFL, to the Cowboys, to my teammates, and to my coaches, for helping me get here. If you look at his greatest games, they came against the best teams and they came in the playoffs. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Career - 3,849 Thank you. I owe so much of my success to UCLA and to my head coach there at the time, Terry Donahue. In Dallas, my role as the quarterback was to move our team down the field and score points. The best example to me was in the '92 championship game, with four minutes left in the game. During that time we became great friends and won two Super Bowls. I feel privileged to present Troy today. I am humbled to be welcomed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and I thank you. [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 13 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992; at Oakland, Nov. 19, 1995; at Arizona, Nov. 15, 1998) [1st] Most Pass Completions, Game - 34 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997; vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) In addition to great coaching and ownership, I had the pleasure with playing with a very gifted and special group of players. In the 1994 NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Green Bay Packers, Aikman completed 23 of 30 passes for 337 yards. [1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season - 1.53 (1993) I know it's hot. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game - 380 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) I remember after the workout calling my good friend and coach Ernie Zampese. If that's true, I'm in great standing 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. It's fitting that he's the first of that group to enter the Hall of Fame. Whew, let me tell you. John Madden coached the game the same way. [2nd] Highest Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 31.9 (1995) NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman was not pleased with the Indianapolis Colts' display of inept offense during Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. But it was really a very easy question for me to answer. Position: Quarterback. 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. His impact on me was significant. But my greatest blessings in life have been my family and friends. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Rookie Season - 9 (1989) St. Thomas Aquinas alumnus Michael Irvin (c/o 1984) was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame on August 5, 2007 at Fawcett Stadium in Canton, OH. Aikman's 22 of 30 for 273 yards passing and four touchdowns earned him Super Bowl MVP honors. [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 216 (1999) Anyway, Bill Holt in Henrietta taught me about the sacrifices that must be made to excel. The Colts (4-7-1) travel to Arlington this week for a matchup against the Cowboys (8-3) Sunday night. Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. It's no wonder we enjoyed so much success in the '90s considering all the talent we had. I, too, am saddened by the absence of Reggie White, an amazing player and even better man who left us far too soon. [Tied for 1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 53 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) [1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass - 16 (1993-1994) Norv was right. Troy's greater strength as a player was his ability to focus and stay focused in the most unusual circumstances. Aikman's 94-yard touchdown pass to Harper was the longest play from scrimmage in NFL post-season history at the time. Was one of the best offensive minds and greatest people that this game has ever known. You know, after a game, a lot of times you have those "if's." He'd say this when times were tough, maybe we'd lost a close game, I'd thrown the deciding interception or the grind and the rigors of the season were beginning to take their toll on me. Daryl Peter "Moose" Johnston (born February 10, 1966) is a former fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys.He played college football at Syracuse University.He was the General Manager of the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football in 2019, the Director of Player Personnel for the Dallas Renegades in 2020, and currently serves as the Executive . We went to the playoffs that season, and over the next two years won back to back Super Bowls. But it was really a very easy question for me to answer. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. The second person is my long time business advisor, Mark Grigg. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 45 (vs. Washington, Nov. 16, 1997) It's an honor to be a member of a Hall of Fame induction class that includes five men for whom I have such admiration and respect. As talented as all of these players were, however, they were even better teammates. Norv came to Dallas as an offensive coordinator in 1991, my third season, and turned around one of the worst offenses in the National Football League, and gave guidance to a young quarterback who was in desperate need of some direction. Other Members of Class of 2006: Harry Carson, John Madden, Warren Moon, Reggie White, Rayfield Wright, Drafted: 1st round (1st player overall) in 1989 by Dallas Cowboys I thank both of you for all the support and love you've shown me through the years. As a quarterback, the player who more than any other is ultimately judged on his ability to win, I couldn't have asked for anything more from an owner. [Tied for 1st] Most Passes Intercepted, Game - 5 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 15, 2000) But I feel more privileged to have been his close friend throughout the years. [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More Yards Passing - 2 (1994) Norv was right. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game, Rookie - 4 (vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 3, 1989) At a time when coaches are guarded about getting too close to their players, Norv proved you could be both a great coach and a great friend. [1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Career - 19.2 Thank you, Norv. Of all those years, Norv and I were together for only three. Troy had the ability to make the play when it mattered the most. Dad, you were right. [3rd] Longest Pass Completion - 90 (to Alvin Harper, at San Francisco, Nov. 13, 1994; to Jason Tucker, vs. N.Y. Giants, Jan. 2, 2000, TD) Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. I look forward to many return trips to the Canton area in the future years. He was recovering from shoulder surgery. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Now it's time to pass on to the other puzzles. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Game - 30 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) It's an honor to be a member of a Hall of Fame induction class that includes five men for whom I have such admiration and respect. Troy was driven to be the best, and he expected the same from everyone around him. During that span, the All-American led the Bruins to a 20-4 record. [3rd] Most Games, Four of More Touchdowns Passes, Career - 3 Aikman's 22 of 30 for 273 yards passing and four touchdowns earned him Super Bowl MVP honors. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. Troy Aikman Dallas Cowboys "I have a real hard time classifying anything as my biggest moment, my favorite color or whatever. "Theyve thrown the ball a lot more than I would have anticipated," Aikman mentioned. He became the first Dallas rookie quarterback to start a season opener since Roger Staubach in 1969. We were down 21. "The violence of the sport attracts us to the game." I know it's hot. Sports NFL In his 26-year career in the broadcast booth, Joe Buck has seldom been left speechless. That game is one of my most memorable games for all those reasons, but it had a little something extra for me. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game, Rookie Season - 379 (at Phoenix, Nov. 12, 1989) Norv Turner (presenter): Super Bowl XXVII- Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17 [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), [2nd] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, 1994) "Why did they throw the ball in that situation? John Madden coached the game the same way. Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. Yet it's our friendship that is most special because it has endured long after he stopped coaching me in Dallas. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. I owe so much of my success to UCLA and to my head coach there at the time, Terry Donahue. 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