[3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 80.8 (at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 30, 1990)
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. 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. In closing, I'd like to share something that a close friend used to tell me back when I was playing. During the broadcast, the Hall of Famer described the Colts' offense as "pretty dreadful.". [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 52 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997)
If you look at his greatest games, they came against the best teams and they came in the playoffs. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that, Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 63.75
[1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game, Rookie Season - 379 (at Phoenix, Nov. 12, 1989)
As you saw today, there's a lot of great ones to choose from. 8, Troy Aikman. I thank him for his support throughout my career. It makes me proud to be in their company today. My wife, Rhonda, is my best friend. Troy is one of the most unselfish players to have played. I thank him for his support throughout my career. Although it wasn't one that allowed me to put up big numbers, that was fine. 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. Norv was right.
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. 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. 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. I feel privileged to present Troy today. A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 76.67 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995)
I told him, I've never seen anything like it. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. Hall of Famer Troy Aikman breaks down why Tom Brady and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers shouldn't be taken lightly against his Dallas Cowboys [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 30 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), Team Statistical Championships
I don't anticipate missing many Hall of Fame weekends. TROY AIKMAN (Opening Comments): . During that 10 year era, Troy was the winningest quarterback in the National Football League. Quarterback Troy Aikman finished his collegiate career as the third rated passer in NCAA history. 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. During that time we became great friends and won two Super Bowls. Coach Donahue, thank you for providing me an opportunity at UCLA and having such a positive influence on my life. Rhonda, you're a wonderful mother, an example to our three daughters, Rachel, Jordan, and Alex. During that 10 year era, Troy was the winningest quarterback in the National Football League. [3rd] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season - 1.62 (1995)
Troy's teammates would tell you he was a leader of those great Dallas teams of the '90s. 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. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. I feel privileged to present Troy today. Troy's teammates would tell you he was a leader of those great Dallas teams of the '90s. He knew the things he had to do to give his team the best chance to win. He completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. But my greatest blessings in life have been my family and friends. Yet it's our friendship that is most special because it has endured long after he stopped coaching me in Dallas. Troy Aikman was critical Monday night of the Indianapolis Colts' offense. Full Name: Troy Kenneth Aikman. And I thank him for having the biggest single influence on my career. The first is Leigh Steinberg. You taught me about discipline, toughness, and life's most important lesson: To never quit. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that. Thank you, Strapper. Thank you for the hospitality and thank you for the courtesy you've shown me and my family.
Sometimes that meant passing the ball, sometimes it meant handing it off. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career - 320
In closing, I'd like to share something that a close friend used to tell me back when I was playing. Charles Haley, no one came more prepared to play or played harder on game day than Charles did. We were down 21. It was very difficult coaching against Troy and the Cowboys the next seven years. Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. 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. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game - 5 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999)
In 2006, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Some guard against overconfidence. Following high school, I attended Oklahoma University and was coached by one of the winningest coaches in college football history, Barry Switzer. They all made significant contributions to their teams, and that's why they're here. Enshrined into Pro Football Hall of Fame: August 5, 2006 Presenter: Norv Turner, Former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach and longtime NFL head coach [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Rookie Season - 52.9 (1989)
Golf game hasn't gotten any better. [2nd] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season - 1.59 (1998)
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. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 69.1 (1993)
Warren Moon, Reggie White, Harry Carson and Rayfield Wright played the game the way it should be played. I certainly would not be here without you. If that's true, I'm in great standing today. [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 13 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992; at Oakland, Nov. 19, 1995; at Arizona, Nov. 15, 1998)
[1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Career - 3,849
I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. In fact, he gave me that look he can give you that says, hey, let's get to work. Joe has been a great friend to me and my family for many years. 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. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season - 518 (1997)
He's the big brother I never had. I played professional football. As the young quarterback improved, however, so too did the Cowboys' record. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. Violence accounts for much of the appeal of the game, then and now, and the history of American football suggests that fans and players are willing to tolerate injuries for the continuation of the game. You know what I'm talking about. There were no "if's." Troy Aikman on The Dan Patrick Show (Full Interview) 2/3/17 Dan Patrick Show 196K views 5 years ago Heroes on the Water with Dale Hansen, Roger Staubach, Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Dirk. I'm also honored to have Norv Turner here today as my presenter. Norv was my coach for three years. 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. Id have to say, though, that the Super Bowl was my greatest moment in sports, and it was also my most emotional moment.. For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to play pro sports. Super Bowls were more important than statistics. 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. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Rookie Season - 293 (1989)
Birthdate: November 21, 1966. 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. A lot of kids want that, but very few actually get the chance. I played professional football. He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. Although it wasn't one that allowed me to put up big numbers, that was fine. [2nd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game - 337 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995)
[2nd] Most Pass Completions, Game - 30 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995)
I started playing football at the age of seven and retired when I was 34. Another one of Troy's real strengths was his ability to bring out the best in everyone around him. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 63.75
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. I owe so much of my success to UCLA and to my head coach there at the time, Terry Donahue. His career statistics include 32,942 yards and 165 touchdowns for a passer rating of 81.6. I don't want to say I was surprised. . [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career - 2,898
My intensity on the field was a reflection of you and your impact on my athletic career was greater than you'll ever know. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo)
Jason Garrett, my confidant and greatest ally on the field and quarterback meetings for the majority of my career. [1st] Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team, Passing - 12 (1989-00)
I'd also like to say that the people in Canton, Ohio, have been absolutely terrific. I was able to live a dream. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 65.3 (1991)
Dad, you were right. Your friendship and support means so much to me as it did throughout my career. I joked to Troy, We've got to get you to get rid of that ball a little quicker. [3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 88 (1994-96)
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. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. I owe so much of my success to UCLA and to my head coach there at the time, Terry Donahue. [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Rookie Season - 55.7 (1989)
Every move Jerry Jones made was done with the sole purpose of helping the Cowboys win championships.
My wife, Rhonda, is my best friend. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 85.7 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992)
Terri and Tami were pretty good athletes themselves. With 90 wins in the 1990s, Aikman became the winningest starting quarterback of any decade in NFL history at the time of his retirement. 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. Irsay replaced Reich with former Colts center Jeff Saturday on an interim basis. He didn't laugh. I did what was asked to help the team win. He had his arm in a sling. [3rd] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 26.8 (1996)
Troy Aikman Dallas Cowboys "I have a real hard time classifying anything as my biggest moment, my favorite color or whatever. When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 63.8
In the 1994 NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Green Bay Packers, Aikman completed 23 of 30 passes for 337 yards. 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 always took great pride in being a part of the triplets with Michael and Emmitt. In an era of super egos, he never let his get in the way of winning. "Theyve thrown the ball a lot more than I would have anticipated," Aikman mentioned. 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. Thank you very much. He became the first Dallas rookie quarterback to start a season opener since Roger Staubach in 1969. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Career - 2,898
He was standing in a meeting room. It was also while as Oklahoma that I got coached by Mack Brown, current head coach of the defending national champions Texas Longhorns. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 64.8 (1995)
I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. I've known Mark since I was 22 years old. Troy was driven to be the best, and he expected the same from everyone around him. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Rookie Season - 1,749 (1989)
Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. Was one of the best offensive minds and greatest people that this game has ever known. I . Jimmy always played to win. Alvin ran down the field inside the ten, and took Troy, himself, and the rest of the Cowboys right to the Super Bowl. And for me it's about trying to get my speech prepared and mention the people that I feel need to be mentioned. I wouldn't be here without you.
Anyway, Bill Holt in Henrietta taught me about the sacrifices that must be made to excel. What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. Birthplace: West Covina, California. [Tied for 2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Game - 3 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999)
Charles Haley, no one came more prepared to play or played harder on game day than Charles did. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. [1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Rookie Season - 6.14 (1989)
Troy Aikman:
Prior to joining the Cowboys, Aikman passed for 5,298 yards and 41 touchdowns in two years at UCLA. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Season - 302 (1992)
[1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 111 (1991-93)
[3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo)
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. There are other daily puzzles for January 17 2023 - 7 Little Words: Like the NFL's big Bowl 7 little words. If that's true, I'm in great standing today. video Rod Woodson discusses his life in football. After transferring from Oklahoma, he played college football at UCLA, where he won the Davey O'Brien Award as a senior. With Troy, you didn't have those "if's" and "why's." Norv Turner (presenter):
I always took great pride in being a part of the triplets with Michael and Emmitt. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that. Aikman's 94-yard touchdown pass to Harper was the longest play from scrimmage in NFL post-season history at the time. I thank all of you. That decision would turn around my career. Ernie couldn't be with us today. StubHub Ticket Market Place. Another one of Troy's real strengths was his ability to bring out the best in everyone around him. NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman was not pleased with the Indianapolis Colts' display of inept offense during Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. Ernie, I say thank you for everything. Leigh was my agent throughout my career. What fans saw on Sundays, his teammates saw every day of the week. [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 111 (1991-93)
Rick Enis, Danny Spurlock, Ken Lackey, Steve Axman, Rick Neuheisel, Jerry Rhome, Hudson Houck, Joe Avazzano. [3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Career - 81.62
Norv was my coach for three years. It was a signature moment in NFL history. As the young quarterback improved, however, so too did the Cowboys' record. We went to the playoffs that season, and over the next two years won back to back Super Bowls. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 52 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997)
[1st] Most Passing Attempts, Career - 4,715
Indianapolis only put up three points over the game's first two quarters. 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. [3rd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Season - 3,445 (1992)
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