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Pittsburgh beat Indy 24-17, partially due to clock mismanagement in the game's final minutes. 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. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. The many friendships in my life are what made me feel every single day like I'm the luckiest guy in the world, and I thank all of you for being here today. He had his arm in a sling. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. But it was really a very easy question for me to answer. The site navigation utilizes arrow, enter, escape, and space bar key commands. I think Reggie got in on that one also. Troy's greater strength as a player was his ability to focus and stay focused in the most unusual circumstances. When defenses focused on Irvin and/or Smith, Aikman would find tight end Jay Novacek or wide receiver Alvin Harper. Then of course there was Jimmy. [Tied for 1st] Most Passes Intercepted, Game - 5 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 15, 2000) The championships their teams won and the fans they entertained. It was a signature moment in NFL history. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. [1st] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards - 5 (1992-93, 1995-97) Say yes 7 little words. That season also marked the end of Dallas' odyssey from worst to first. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Rookie Season - 1,749 (1989) The following year he completed an NFC-best 65.3 percent of his passes, and the Cowboys improved to 11-5 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. Troy Aikman: Joe Burrow has 'that edge to him'. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 80.8 (at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 30, 1990) 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. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. But I feel more privileged to have been his close friend throughout the years. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. He meant that much to my career and to the Dallas Cowboys. 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. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 65.3 (1991) I feel privileged to present Troy today. I joked to Troy, We've got to get you to get rid of that ball a little quicker. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Game - 34 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997; vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman presents former NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson during the 2020 HOF enshrinement ceremony. With Troy, you didn't have those "if's" and "why's." [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game - 10 (SB XXX, vs. Pittsburgh) I certainly would not be here without you. [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. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Rookie Season - 52.9 (1989) 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. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Rookie Season - 55.7 (1989) Troy Aikman 12seasons 32,942yards 6Pro Bowls + Add to Favorites Player Menu Toggle Dallas Cowboys 1989-2000 Bio Stats Championship Games Career Highlights Career Capsule Enshrinement speech Media Merchandise Troy AikmanCareer Highlights 12 seasons Another one of Troy's real strengths was his ability to bring out the best in everyone around him. Since that time I've not met a finer, more trustworthy person. Troy Aikman was the Dallas Cowboys QB from 1989-2000. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 76.67 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995) Troy hit him right between the numbers. In an era of super egos, he never let his get in the way of winning. 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. I wouldn't be here without you. It was through those disappointments, however, that led to me transfer into UCLA. Aikman's 22 of 30 for 273 yards passing and four touchdowns earned him Super Bowl MVP honors. [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More Yards Passing - 2 (1994) Warren Moon, Reggie White, Harry Carson and Rayfield Wright played the game the way it should be played. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. It was through those disappointments, however, that led to me transfer into UCLA. Thank you very much. [3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 88 (1994-96) He was standing in a meeting room. I, too, am saddened by the absence of Reggie White, an amazing player and even better man who left us far too soon. We had a good system in Dallas. It was a thrill for me to coach him three years in Dallas. Rhonda, you're a wonderful mother, an example to our three daughters, Rachel, Jordan, and Alex. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 34 (at San Francisco, Jan. 17, 1993) 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. 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. I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. 8, Troy Aikman. I'd also like to say that the people in Canton, Ohio, have been absolutely terrific. Troy was driven to be the best, and he expected the same from everyone around him. Of all those years, Norv and I were together for only three. (Scott Galvin/USA Today Sports). [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 63.75 [Tied for 2nd] Most Times Sacked, Game - 11 (vs. Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1991), [1st] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 70.0 [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 45 (vs. Washington, Nov. 16, 1997) In 1996, he broke Cowboy team records for career pass completions, attempts and passing yards. Norv Turner (presenter): It's said you're judged by the company you keep. We ask that you consider turning off your ad blocker so we can deliver you the best experience possible while you are here. [1st] Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team, Passing - 12 (1989-00) 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. The first is Leigh Steinberg. Joe has been a great friend to me and my family for many years. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. Through broadcasting, real estate, and The Troy Aikman Foundation, Aikman has quickly discovered numerous ways . [1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass - 16 (1993-1994) 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. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 64.8 (1995) "If we completed that ball on third and four, we would have won the game." I owe so much of my success to UCLA and to my head coach there at the time, Terry Donahue. I certainly would not be here without you. There's now a new team of Aikman women in my life. The championships their teams won and the fans they entertained. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) All rights reserved. When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. I did what was asked to help the team win. Thank you, Strapper. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career - 320 Aikman started the game at quarterback. In February 2006, Aikman was voted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. It was also while as Oklahoma that I got coached by Mack Brown, current head coach of the defending national champions Texas Longhorns. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career - 165 I always took great pride in being a part of the triplets with Michael and Emmitt. He also made it clear he believes quarterback Matt Ryan is at the end of his career and noted he was shocked by Indy's desire to throw the football instead of opting to run more. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career - 2,898 As you saw today, there's a lot of great ones to choose from. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game - 5 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999) "I have a real hard time classifying anything as my biggest moment, my favorite color or whatever. Golf game hasn't gotten any better. 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 . I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. 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. Unfortunately, during his final two seasons, injuries began to take a toll on the Dallas quarterback and the team's winning ways. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images). I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I met Troy Aikman. As talented as all of these players were, however, they were even better teammates. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Rookie Season - 293 (1989) [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Rookie Season - 9 (1989) [Tied for 2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Game - 3 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999) Jimmy's boldness set the tone for a young group of players who didn't know much about winning but were eager to learn. Some coaches play not to lose. What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. I was able to live a dream. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 80.8 (at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 30, 1990) You know what I'm talking about. I'm so grateful to the NFL, to the Cowboys, to my teammates, and to my coaches, for helping me get here. I'd like to first of all say that I'm very pleased to see all the people who have stuck around here today. Super Bowls were more important than statistics. He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Game - 30 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) There are two other people that deserve mention. It makes me proud to be in their company today. "Theyve thrown the ball a lot more than I would have anticipated," Aikman mentioned. Fox News U.S. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to play pro sports. I thank all of you. [3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Career - 81.62 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 If you look at Troy's greatest plays, they came in the most critical situations. He knew the things he had to do to give his team the best chance to win. I know he's watching. It's fitting that he's the first of that group to enter the Hall of Fame. 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. We could have given it to Emmitt?". I was also lucky to grow up with two terrific sisters, at least most of the time (smiling). Presenter: Norv Turner, Former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach and longtime NFL head coach [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 52 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997) [1st] Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team, Passing - 12 (1989-00) My father, Ken, taught me early on that through hard work I could achieve anything I wanted in life. 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. I'd like to first of all say that I'm very pleased to see all the people who have stuck around here today. [2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Career - 17 Some coaches play not to lose. Aikman did not place all the blame on Ryan for the turnover and admitted that wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. should not have stopped running his route on the play. Charles Haley, no one came more prepared to play or played harder on game day than Charles did. I told them I'd choose Troy. 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. 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. She inspires me daily in ways that no one ever has before. Sometimes that meant passing the ball, sometimes it meant handing it off. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) Troy hit him right between the numbers. [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 12 (at Green Bay, Oct. 6, 1991), [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Career - 502 If you look at his greatest games, they came against the best teams and they came in the playoffs. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 61.5 [3rd] Most Pass Completions, Season - 296 (1996) Leigh was my agent throughout my career. Jersey Number: 8. As you saw today, there's a lot of great ones to choose from. The Colts (4-7-1) travel to Arlington this week for a matchup against the Cowboys (8-3) Sunday night. In addition to great coaching and ownership, I had the pleasure with playing with a very gifted and special group of players. [3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 88 (1994-96) During that time we became great friends and won two Super Bowls. Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. 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. [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) Coach Donahue represented UCLA with class and integrity and was a great example for the young men that he coached. I've known Mark since I was 22 years old. We were down 21. What Norv Turner would say was this: Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. I am humbled to be welcomed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and I thank you. He meant that much to my career and to the Dallas Cowboys. [2nd] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career - 23 He was recovering from shoulder surgery. 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. When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. I told them I'd choose Troy. Id have to say, though, that the Super Bowl was my greatest moment in sports, and it was also my most emotional moment.. Aikman's 22 of 30 for 273 yards passing and four touchdowns earned him Super Bowl MVP honors. I'm so grateful to the NFL, to the Cowboys, to my teammates, and to my coaches, for helping me get here. Troy Aikman: What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. I'm also very grateful to my family. [1st] Consecutive Passes Completed - 10 (vs. Pittsburgh, Jan. 28, 1996) Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Yet it's our friendship that is most special because it has endured long after he stopped coaching me in Dallas. 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. I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. Sports NFL In his 26-year career in the broadcast booth, Joe Buck has seldom been left speechless. I was able to live a dream. I wouldn't be here without you. During that 10 year era, Troy was the winningest quarterback in the National Football League. He's the big brother I never had. Finally, after the 2000 season, the Cowboys' six-time Pro Bowl selection announced his retirement from football. [2nd] Lowest Percentage, Passes Intercepted, Career - 1.25 Yet it's our friendship that is most special because it has endured long after he stopped coaching me in Dallas. 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. Jimmy always played to win. That's what he was about then, and still is to this day. Click to go to the page with all the answers to 7 little words January 17 2023. Mom, you're an amazing woman. Although my time at Oklahoma was brief, it was there that I first learned how difficult playing the quarterback position could be. (Those fans will at least get a Darrelle Revis Pro Football Hall of Fame . Thank you. 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. [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 8 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Rookie Season - 9 (1989) My wife, Rhonda, is my best friend. It wouldn't have happened without the help of a lot of great coaches. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game - 5 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999) I know he's watching. Jimmy's boldness set the tone for a young group of players who didn't know much about winning but were eager to learn. In Dallas, my role as the quarterback was to move our team down the field and score points. Years: 1984-1985, 1987-1988. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. 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. Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that. All-NFC Second Team: 1994 (UPI) 1995 (UPI), (6) - 1992, 1993, 1994*, 1995, 1996*, 1997*, At time of his retirement following 2000 season Passing Titles: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 19994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000 Thank you, Strapper. Troy had the ability to make the play when it mattered the most. Mutual Fund and ETF data provided by Refinitiv Lipper. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Rookie Season - 155 (1989) The championships their teams won and the fans they entertained. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 33 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 14, 1996) Joe has been a great friend to me and my family for many years. or redistributed. I'd also like to say that the people in Canton, Ohio, have been absolutely terrific. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. [3rd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Season - 3,445 (1992) Presenter: Norv Turner, Former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach and longtime NFL head coach Coach Donahue represented UCLA with class and integrity and was a great example for the young men that he coached. That I was able to do so with so many great players and coaches and win three World Championships and wind up here today with all these great men in gold jackets, well, it's almost too much to believe. The past eight years have been without question the best years of my life. Sometimes that meant passing the ball, sometimes it meant handing it off. Was one of the best offensive minds and greatest people that this game has ever known. That's it. Troy Aikman: In closing, I'd like to share something that a close friend used to tell me back when I was playing. The interviewer politely asked me why. Aikman, wide receiver Michael Irvin, and running back Emmitt Smith delivered an offensive attack that opponents found nearly impossible to contain. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 69.1 (1993) The four of you make me so proud and give my life purpose, I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful family. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 65.3 (1991) Your friendship and support means so much to me as it did throughout my career. He's the big brother I never had. I've known Mark since I was 22 years old. I was also protected for many years by one of the best offensive lines of all time. Anyway, Bill Holt in Henrietta taught me about the sacrifices that must be made to excel. 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. It was also while as Oklahoma that I got coached by Mack Brown, current head coach of the defending national champions Texas Longhorns. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Rookie Season - 293 (1989) After transferring from Oklahoma, he played college football at UCLA, where he won the Davey O'Brien Award as a senior. Copyright UCLA Athletics. 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. Norv was my coach for three years. I remember after the workout calling my good friend and coach Ernie Zampese. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 111 (1991-93) [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) Jimmy Johnson and I arrived in Dallas the same year, 1989, both fresh from college, both eager to prove ourselves. 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