Thank you, Norv. [Tied for 2nd] Most Completions, Game - 33 (at Miami, Oct. 27, 1996) I was also fortunate to have played for a franchise whose owner was as committed to winning as anybody on the field. I was also protected for many years by one of the best offensive lines of all time. Finally, after the 2000 season, the Cowboys' six-time Pro Bowl selection announced his retirement from football. 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. [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) I thank all of you. He didn't laugh. Through broadcasting, real estate, and The Troy Aikman Foundation, Aikman has quickly discovered numerous ways . Troy Aikman's statistics pale in comparison to his peers during his playing era. 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. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. He became the first Dallas rookie quarterback to start a season opener since Roger Staubach in 1969. There are two other people that deserve mention. But I feel more privileged to have been his close friend throughout the years. Some guard against overconfidence. With 90 wins in the 1990s, Aikman became the winningest starting quarterback of any decade in NFL history at the time of his retirement. Aikman started the game at quarterback. I wouldn't be here without you. Troy Aikman: Joe Burrow has 'that edge to him'. Jimmy's boldness set the tone for a young group of players who didn't know much about winning but were eager to learn. When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. Mark, thank you for the commitment and support over the last 17 years. I thank him for his support throughout my career. So it is extremely gratifying that after a career of putting team accomplishments in front of personal achievement, today I am receiving the greatest individual honor a football player could ever receive. I certainly would not be here without you. I don't anticipate missing many Hall of Fame weekends. Troy hit him right between the numbers. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 80.8 (at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 30, 1990) I thank him for his support throughout my career. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. Mark Tuinei, Nate Newton, Mark Stepnoski, John Gesek, Eric Williams, Larry Allen, and Kevin Gogan. For most, that's probably true, but not for me. Prior to joining the Cowboys, Aikman passed for 5,298 yards and 41 touchdowns in two years at UCLA. In closing, I'd like to share something that a close friend used to tell me back when I was playing. 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. [1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Career - 19.2 [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career - 320 Jason Garrett, my confidant and greatest ally on the field and quarterback meetings for the majority of my career. Norv was my coach for three years. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Rookie Season - 9 (1989) It was through those disappointments, however, that led to me transfer into UCLA. [1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Career - 19.2 Unfortunately, during his final two seasons, injuries began to take a toll on the Dallas quarterback and the team's winning ways. Dad, you were right. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Game - 34 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997; vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) He also rushed three times for 28 yards and recovered his own fumble. . Aikman, wide receiver Michael Irvin, and running back Emmitt Smith delivered an offensive attack that opponents found nearly impossible to contain. Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 30 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), Team Statistical Championships It was a thrill for me to coach him three years in Dallas. Joe Buck's TV partner Troy. Coach Donahue, thank you for providing me an opportunity at UCLA and having such a positive influence on my life. 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. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) The Colts (4-7-1) travel to Arlington this week for a matchup against the Cowboys (8-3) Sunday night. I told him, I've never seen anything like it. I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. He was standing in a meeting room. [1st] Most Passes Intercepted, Career - 141 All rights reserved. You've always given more than you've gotten, yet I don't think you'd have it any other way. Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. Legal Statement. In fact, he gave me that look he can give you that says, hey, let's get to work. [2nd] Passer Highest Rating, Season - 99.0 (1993) 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. When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. Golf game hasn't gotten any better. For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to play pro sports. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game, Rookie - 4 (vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 3, 1989) I'm also honored to have Norv Turner here today as my presenter. [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 8 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) In addition to great coaching and ownership, I had the pleasure with playing with a very gifted and special group of players. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. It wouldn't have happened without the help of a lot of great coaches. [3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 88 (1994-96) The Cowboys hadn't been awful before Aikman was drafted, but they were a decade removed from their last Super Bowl championship. 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. 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's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that Warren Moon selected him to be his presenter today. Ernie couldn't be with us today. Since that time I've not met a finer, more trustworthy person. There's now a new team of Aikman women in my life. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Game - 30 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) Terrell Edmunds (34) of the Pittsburgh Steelers sacks Matt Ryan (2) of the Indianapolis Colts during the first quarter in a game at Lucas Oil Stadium Nov. 28, 2022, in Indianapolis. I thank both of you for all the support and love you've shown me through the years. It's a great honor and thrill to present to the Hall of Fame, Dallas quarterback, No. With Troy, you didn't have those "if's" and "why's." In fact, he gave me that look he can give you that says, hey, let's get to work. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 53 (at Cincinnati, Dec. 14, 1997) 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. Following high school, I attended Oklahoma University and was coached by one of the winningest coaches in college football history, Barry Switzer. He meant that much to my career and to the Dallas Cowboys. 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. Indy moved on from veteran quarterback Carson Wentz and opted to trade for Ryan during the offseason. Mario Orasco, Rod Davis, Manny DeSalvo taught me the fundamentals of the game and what it meant to be a good sport. As you saw today, there's a lot of great ones to choose from. The interviewer politely asked me why. "Theyve thrown the ball a lot more than I would have anticipated," Aikman mentioned. Troy's greater strength as a player was his ability to focus and stay focused in the most unusual circumstances. I, too, am saddened by the absence of Reggie White, an amazing player and even better man who left us far too soon. She inspires me daily in ways that no one ever has before. We went to the playoffs that season, and over the next two years won back to back Super Bowls. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. Alvin Harper ran a slant. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. [1st] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995, TD) Jimmy insisted on it. What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. Jason Garrett, my confidant and greatest ally on the field and quarterback meetings for the majority of my career. 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. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 63.75 Thank you very much. [2nd] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career - 23 [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) [Tied for 2nd] Most Times Sacked, Game - 11 (vs. Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1991), [1st] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 70.0 I was able to live a dream. 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. I joked to Troy, We've got to get you to get rid of that ball a little quicker. It makes me proud to be in their company today. A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. 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 played professional football. "Why did they throw the ball in that situation? I said, because I want to win. During his NFL career, he has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. My father, Ken, taught me early on that through hard work I could achieve anything I wanted in life. Thank you, Strapper. He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. Thank you, Strapper. I'd also like to say that the people in Canton, Ohio, have been absolutely terrific. As I look at the men on this stage behind me, I think about the many great moments that they helped produce. Troy had the ability to make the play when it mattered the most. Troy was driven to be the best, and he expected the same from everyone around him. If that's true, I'm in great standing today. 8, Troy Aikman. 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. I told them I'd choose Troy. My wife, Rhonda, is my best friend. What Norv Turner would say was this: Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. Ryan and the Colts were able to get on track in the second half, scoring 14 points in the third quarter alone. During that 10 year era, Troy was the winningest quarterback in the National Football League. I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. I joked to Troy, We've got to get you to get rid of that ball a little quicker. The interviewer politely asked me why. [3rd] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season - 1.62 (1995) 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. Watching Norv Turner present him, and Troy Aikman deliver his Pro Football Hall of Fame acceptance speech, was dream-like for a guy who wrote 8 billion words about No. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 53 (at Cincinnati, Dec. 14, 1997) I'd also like to thank the many friends, family and fans who have traveled great distances to share this moment with me today. 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. [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Career - 4 [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Rookie Season - 52.9 (1989) Aikman started the game at quarterback. It was a signature moment in NFL history. Jimmy's boldness set the tone for a young group of players who didn't know much about winning but were eager to learn. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Career - 4,715 He was named the game's Most Valuable Player. Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. Jimmy Johnson and I arrived in Dallas the same year, 1989, both fresh from college, both eager to prove ourselves. Mark, thank you for the commitment and support over the last 17 years. Alvin ran down the field inside the ten, and took Troy, himself, and the rest of the Cowboys right to the Super Bowl. [1st] Most Games, 300 or More Passing Yards, Career - 4 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. He was named the game's Most Valuable Player. A renewed commitment to the rushing attack may have attributed to Indy's ability to score more in the second half. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Rookie Season - 155 (1989) [1st] Most Pass Completions, Rookie Season - 155 (1989) Golf game hasn't gotten any better. She inspires me daily in ways that no one ever has before. There are two other people that deserve mention. We could have given it to Emmitt?". Outstanding quarterback for the Bruins in 1987-88 posting a 20-4 two-year record as a starter including victories in the Aloha and Cotton Bowls. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 85.7 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992) Thank you for the hospitality and thank you for the courtesy you've shown me and my family. A few weeks later, we had the chance to go out in the field for the first time. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Career - 3,849 Few have had the great release, the unbelievable arm strength, and incredible accuracy of Troy Aikman. Over the last three days we've been here, the hospitality that they've shown myself and family has been nothing short of spectacular. Super Bowl XXVII- Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17 There were no "if's." 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 . Charles Haley, no one came more prepared to play or played harder on game day than Charles did. What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. This was a proud day for Cowboys fans as Aikman had been a part of the team that restored glory to the franchise. 8, Troy Aikman. So many other coaches are responsible for my development as a player. [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), [2nd] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, 1994) Joe has been a great friend to me and my family for many years. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that Warren Moon selected him to be his presenter today. With their high-powered offense and stingy defense, the 13-3 Cowboys swept through the 1992 NFL playoffs, scoring a combined total of 116 points in three games including a 52-17 victory over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII. I told him, I've never seen anything like it. [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game - 10 (SB XXX, vs. Pittsburgh) Troy Aikman: Super Bowls were more important than statistics. Mario Orasco, Rod Davis, Manny DeSalvo taught me the fundamentals of the game and what it meant to be a good sport. He was standing in a meeting room. He completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. Some coaches play not to lose. 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. We could have given it to Emmitt?". [1st] Most Games, 300 or More Passing Yards, Career - 13 [Tied for 1st] Most Passes Intercepted, Game - 5 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 15, 2000) 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. There are two other people that deserve mention. [1st] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards - 5 (1992-93, 1995-97) I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. [3rd] Most Games, Four of More Touchdowns Passes, Career - 3 The first is Leigh Steinberg. Ernie Zampese, my offensive coordinator in Dallas for four years, including when we won Super Bowl XXX. [1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass - 16 (1993-1994) [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season - 518 (1997) I'm also very grateful to my family. Few have had the great release, the unbelievable arm strength, and incredible accuracy of Troy Aikman. Although it wasn't one that allowed me to put up big numbers, that was fine. 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. For most, that's probably true, but not for me. 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. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that Warren Moon selected him to be his presenter today. The first is Leigh Steinberg. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that. I know it's been a long day. The first is Leigh Steinberg. [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Career - 4 You know, after a game, a lot of times you have those "if's." 8's first eight. "If we completed that ball on third and four, we would have won the game." As the young quarterback improved, however, so too did the Cowboys' record. Thank you very much. And we've been told we're given 10 minutes for each inductee. [1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Career - 2.99 He was also named UCLAs offensive and team MVP. My father, Ken, taught me early on that through hard work I could achieve anything I wanted in life. But my greatest blessings in life have been my family and friends. Ernie, I say thank you for everything. I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. The interviewer politely asked me why. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 64.8 (1995) That's what he was about then, and still is to this day. Super Bowl XXVII- Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17 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. [2nd] Most Yards Gained, Game - 455 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) Jimmy always played to win. Didn't take long to see that Jimmy was unique, and it wasn't just because of his hair. 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