Troy Aikman

Football quarterback for Cowboys

Troy Aikman - Football quarterback for Cowboys
Born

November 21st, 1966
58 years ago

Category

Athletes & Sports Figures

Country

United States

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Played quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys in the National Football League (NFL) from 1989 to 2000. Led the team to three Super Bowl victories in the 1990s, specifically Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX. Aikman earned Pro Bowl selections in six different seasons and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. After retirement from professional football, transitioned into a broadcasting career, serving as a sportscaster for television networks. Known for analytical commentary on NFL games.

Won three Super Bowl titles with Dallas Cowboys

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006

Selected to six Pro Bowls during NFL career

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