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Some coaches play not to lose. I was also lucky to grow up with two terrific sisters, at least most of the time (smiling). For most, that's probably true, but not for me. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) [1st] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) [1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 36.0 (1998) Legal Statement. He's the big brother I never had. Position: Quarterback. John Madden coached the game the same way. I started playing football at the age of seven and retired when I was 34. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 53 (at Cincinnati, Dec. 14, 1997) Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. I, too, am saddened by the absence of Reggie White, an amazing player and even better man who left us far too soon. I wouldn't be here without you. But my greatest blessings in life have been my family and friends. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. I always took great pride in being a part of the triplets with Michael and Emmitt. You know what I'm talking about. Rick Enis, Danny Spurlock, Ken Lackey, Steve Axman, Rick Neuheisel, Jerry Rhome, Hudson Houck, Joe Avazzano. Alvin ran down the field inside the ten, and took Troy, himself, and the rest of the Cowboys right to the Super Bowl. [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 184 (1995) It was a signature moment in NFL history. [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 63.8 Mark Tuinei, Nate Newton, Mark Stepnoski, John Gesek, Eric Williams, Larry Allen, and Kevin Gogan. I look forward to many return trips to the Canton area in the future years. [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Career - 4 I enjoyed the best seat in the house as I watched Emmitt Smith run his way to the NFL's all time rushing record. I feel privileged to present Troy today. Dell Hellestrae, not only was he the best long snapper in the league, but he also proved to be a great listener to my many frustrations on a many a Saturday night. 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. [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) 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. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. In closing, I'd like to share something that a close friend used to tell me back when I was playing. (Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images). I did what was asked to help the team win. I was also protected for many years by one of the best offensive lines of all time. 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. I've known Mark since I was 22 years old. 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. Some guard against overconfidence. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 75.68 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 16, 1994) Troy Aikman's statistics pale in comparison to his peers during his playing era. We had a good system in Dallas. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman presents former NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson during the 2020 HOF enshrinement ceremony. I am humbled to be welcomed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and I thank you. All-NFC Second Team: 1994 (UPI) 1995 (UPI), (6) - 1992, 1993, 1994*, 1995, 1996*, 1997*, At time of his retirement following 2000 season I started playing football at the age of seven and retired when I was 34. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 85.7 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992) There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that. [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) [2nd] Most Times Sacked, Career - 259 Norv Turner (presenter): 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. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 49 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999) 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. I feel privileged to present Troy today. Answer: Aikman. Jimmy always played to win. Terri and Tami were pretty good athletes themselves. [2nd] Most Times Sacked, Career - 259 Weight: 217. Jason Garrett, my confidant and greatest ally on the field and quarterback meetings for the majority of my career. Height: 6-4. [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 216 (1999) The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. There are two other people that deserve mention. "If we completed that ball on third and four, we would have won the game." Your friendship and support means so much to me as it did throughout my career. 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. 8, Troy Aikman. And I thank him for having the biggest single influence on my career. As you saw today, there's a lot of great ones to choose from. Transcript: Read Kurt Warner's Hall of Fame speech The Gazette Aug. 6, 2017 7:00 am Editor's note: Cedar Rapids native Kurt Warner was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Another one of Troy's real strengths was his ability to bring out the best in everyone around him. That decision would turn around my career. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 65.3 (1991) It was very difficult coaching against Troy and the Cowboys the next seven years. The past eight years have been without question the best years of my life. Norv Turner (presenter): The former NFL MVP finished the game with 199 passing yards, one touchdown and an interception. 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. PACKERS' AARON RODGERS ON UPCOMING GAME AGAINST BEARS: I PLAN ON PLAYING THIS WEEK. Troy Aikman was the Dallas Cowboys QB from 1989-2000. Golf game hasn't gotten any better. During his NFL career, he has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. It's a great honor and thrill to present to the Hall of Fame, Dallas quarterback, No. With 90 wins in the 1990s, Aikman became the winningest starting quarterback of any decade in NFL history at the time of his retirement. [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 8 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) 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. 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. You know, after a game, a lot of times you have those "if's." Passing Touchdown Leader: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 1997 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year 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. [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 63.8 [2nd] Highest Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 31.9 (1995) If you look at his greatest games, they came against the best teams and they came in the playoffs. They all made significant contributions to their teams, and that's why they're here. This was a proud day for Cowboys fans as Aikman had been a part of the team that restored glory to the franchise. I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. Super Bowl XXVII MVP, Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: February 4, 2006, Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 5,2006 I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I met Troy Aikman. We were down 21. Troy was driven to be the best, and he expected the same from everyone around him. There are two other people that deserve mention. You've always given more than you've gotten, yet I don't think you'd have it any other way. It was a thrill for me to coach him three years in Dallas. During that 10 year era, Troy was the winningest quarterback in the National Football League. 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. She inspires me daily in ways that no one ever has before. The championships their teams won and the fans they entertained. [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 111 (1991-93) My wife, Rhonda, is my best friend. He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. 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. Uniform Number: 8. 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. He was standing in a meeting room. I thank him for his support throughout my career. 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. Some guard against overconfidence. I played professional football. 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. We went to the playoffs that season, and over the next two years won back to back Super Bowls. In an era of super egos, he never let his get in the way of winning. [1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Rookie Season - 6.14 (1989) Honor the Heroes of the Game, Preserve Its History, Promote Its Values & Celebrate Excellence Everywhere, "I have a real hard time classifying anything as my biggest moment, my favorite color or whatever. [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, Four or More Touchdowns Passes - 1 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999) He was standing in a meeting room. Yet there's no doubt in my mind that if Norv Turner had not entered my life, I wouldn't be joining these men in the Pro Football Hall of Fame today. The Indianapolis Colts struggled mightily on offense in a Monday night loss, and broadcaster Troy Aikman was not shy about sharing his opinion on the matter. 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. Warren Moon, Reggie White, Harry Carson and Rayfield Wright played the game the way it should be played. 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. Quarterback Troy Aikman finished his collegiate career as the third rated passer in NCAA history. [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, Four or More Touchdowns Passes - 1 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999) What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. [3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Career - 81.62 He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 49 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999) It was through those disappointments, however, that led to me transfer into UCLA. In addition to great coaching and ownership, I had the pleasure with playing with a very gifted and special group of players. Your friendship and support means so much to me as it did throughout my career. 8, Troy Aikman. 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. Dell Hellestrae, not only was he the best long snapper in the league, but he also proved to be a great listener to my many frustrations on a many a Saturday night. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) 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. Thank you, Norv. We went to the playoffs that season, and over the next two years won back to back Super Bowls. Following high school, I attended Oklahoma University and was coached by one of the winningest coaches in college football history, Barry Switzer. 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. 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 [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Rookie Season - 55.7 (1989) [2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Career - 17 I thank both of you for all the support and love you've shown me through the years. I told him, I've never seen anything like it. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 33 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 14, 1996) I thank all of you. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) Troy, were you surprised to be inducted into the Hall of Fame your first year on the ballot? Jimmy insisted on it. With 90 wins in the 1990s, Aikman became the winningest starting quarterback of any decade in NFL history at the time of his retirement. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game - 380 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) Thank you, Strapper. High School: Henryetta HS (Henryetta, OK) After transferring from the University of Oklahoma, Troy Aikman made an immediate and indelible impact on UCLA football in only two seasons with the Bruins. [3rd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Season - 3,445 (1992) [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game - 10 (SB XXX, vs. Pittsburgh) 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. I owe so much of my success to UCLA and to my head coach there at the time, Terry Donahue. We could have given it to Emmitt?". [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 45 (vs. Washington, Nov. 16, 1997) The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. [1st] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995, TD) Troy came to that huddle with those big blue eyes and he looked up and he said, Hey, I'm coming to you no matter what. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) That decision would turn around my career. The past eight years have been without question the best years of my life. [Tied for 2nd] Most Completions, Game - 33 (at Miami, Oct. 27, 1996) Leigh was my agent throughout my career. Alvin ran down the field inside the ten, and took Troy, himself, and the rest of the Cowboys right to the Super Bowl. In 1990, Aikman completed 226 of 399 passes for 2,579 yards and 11 touchdowns - the team finished 7-9. I thank all of you. For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to play pro sports. 8, Troy Aikman. I did what was asked to help the team win. Ernie, I say thank you for everything. Dad, you were right. What fans saw on Sundays, his teammates saw every day of the week. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 53 (at Cincinnati, Dec. 14, 1997) I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. 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