troy aikman hall of fame speech

The four of you make me so proud and give my life purpose, I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful family. Troy has also been selected to six Pro Bowl teams while throwing for over 28,000 yards and 141 touchdowns. Troy Aikman: 11-4; Danny White: 5-5; Craig Morton: 3-2; Tony Romo: 2-4; Dak Prescott: 2-3; . In 1992, in just his 52nd game, Aikman reached the 10,000-yard passing mark, and his 302 completions were second most in team history. Norv was my coach for three years. A lot of kids want that, but very few actually get the chance. My father, Ken, taught me early on that through hard work I could achieve anything I wanted in life. But it was really a very easy question for me to answer. Today Troy is being honored as one of the greatest players ever. [3rd] Highest Passer Rating, Career - 81.62 He completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. Every move Jerry Jones made was done with the sole purpose of helping the Cowboys win championships. Terri and Tami were pretty good athletes themselves. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. It's no wonder we enjoyed so much success in the '90s considering all the talent we had. Ernie, I say thank you for everything. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Game - 30 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. I'm so grateful to the NFL, to the Cowboys, to my teammates, and to my coaches, for helping me get here. As talented as all of these players were, however, they were even better teammates. It's fitting that he's the first of that group to enter the Hall of Fame. A lot of kids want that, but very few actually get the chance. Norv was my coach for three years. I'm also honored to have Norv Turner here today as my presenter. I told him, I've never seen anything like it. I thank all of you. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) Daryl Peter "Moose" Johnston (born February 10, 1966) is a former fullback in the National Football League (NFL) for the Dallas Cowboys.He played college football at Syracuse University.He was the General Manager of the San Antonio Commanders of the Alliance of American Football in 2019, the Director of Player Personnel for the Dallas Renegades in 2020, and currently serves as the Executive . There are two other people that deserve mention. He meant that much to my career and to the Dallas Cowboys. [3rd] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 26.8 (1996) So many other coaches are responsible for my development as a player. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 34 (at San Francisco, Jan. 17, 1993) The interviewer politely asked me why. His career statistics include 32,942 yards and 165 touchdowns for a passer rating of 81.6. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 52 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997) He meant that much to my career and to the Dallas Cowboys. My wife, Rhonda, is my best friend. . Alvin Harper ran a slant. I don't want to say I was surprised. Jimmy always played to win. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 33 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 14, 1996) I think Reggie got in on that one also. That's what he was about then, and still is to this day. Left and right arrows move across top level links and expand / close menus in sub levels. He didn't laugh. Although my time at Oklahoma was brief, it was there that I first learned how difficult playing the quarterback position could be. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. Quotes displayed in real-time or delayed by at least 15 minutes. I know it's been a long day. What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. The second person is my long time business advisor, Mark Grigg. My father, Ken, taught me early on that through hard work I could achieve anything I wanted in life. Didn't take long to see that Jimmy was unique, and it wasn't just because of his hair. Troy Aikman: Joe Burrow has 'that edge to him'. I thank all of you. You know, after a game, a lot of times you have those "if's." In 1999, he was inducted into the UCLA Sports Hall of Fame. Football is a great game that has afforded me many things and provided much happiness. There are two other people that deserve mention. Of all those years, Norv and I were together for only three. I was also lucky to grow up with two terrific sisters, at least most of the time (smiling). [1st] Most Pass Completions, Game - 34 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997; vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) It was a thrill for me to coach him three years in Dallas. When defenses focused on Irvin and/or Smith, Aikman would find tight end Jay Novacek or wide receiver Alvin Harper. [1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 36.0 (1998) The older I get, the more I understand how much you sacrificed, and your children will forever be indebted to you. Jimmy always played to win. I, too, am saddened by the absence of Reggie White, an amazing player and even better man who left us far too soon. [1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass - 5 (1992-1993, 1994-1995) [1st] Most Seasons, 3,000 or More Passing Yards - 5 (1992-93, 1995-97) Thank you. [Tied for 2nd] Most Times Sacked, Game - 11 (vs. Philadelphia, Sept. 15, 1991), [1st] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 70.0 "The violence of the sport attracts us to the game." And I thank him for having the biggest single influence on my career. [2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Career - 17 The Cowboys hadn't been awful before Aikman was drafted, but they were a decade removed from their last Super Bowl championship. [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 184 (1995) [2nd] Highest Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 31.9 (1995) Golf game hasn't gotten any better. In closing, I'd like to share something that a close friend used to tell me back when I was playing. [Tied for 2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Game - 3 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999) [1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass - 16 (1993-1994) Rhonda, you're a wonderful mother, an example to our three daughters, Rachel, Jordan, and Alex. Some guard against overconfidence. But I feel more privileged to have been his close friend throughout the years. I enjoyed the best seat in the house as I watched Emmitt Smith run his way to the NFL's all time rushing record. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 80.8 (at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 30, 1990) Troy hit him right between the numbers. I'd like to first of all say that I'm very pleased to see all the people who have stuck around here today. With 90 wins in the 1990s, Aikman became the winningest starting quarterback of any decade in NFL history at the time of his retirement. Yet it's our friendship that is most special because it has endured long after he stopped coaching me in Dallas. It wouldn't have happened without the help of a lot of great coaches. When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. I'd also like to thank the many friends, family and fans who have traveled great distances to share this moment with me today. PACKERS' AARON RODGERS ON UPCOMING GAME AGAINST BEARS: I PLAN ON PLAYING THIS WEEK. During his NFL career, he has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to play pro sports. There are two other people that deserve mention. What Norv Turner would say was this: Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. Irvin, Novacek, and Harper, each had more than 100 yards receiving. [2nd] Highest Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 31.9 (1995) I must say it's awfully nice, even though if it's just for a weekend, to be around the Cowboy fans and Troy. Troy was driven to be the best, and he expected the same from everyone around him. Thank you very much. All rights reserved. Date of Birth: Nov 21, 1966. 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. Following high school, I attended Oklahoma University and was coached by one of the winningest coaches in college football history, Barry Switzer. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. The second person is my long time business advisor, Mark Grigg. 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. Alvin Harper ran a slant. I feel privileged to present Troy today. [1st] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Career - 2.99 I'd also like to say that the people in Canton, Ohio, have been absolutely terrific. I certainly would not be here without you. Rick Enis, Danny Spurlock, Ken Lackey, Steve Axman, Rick Neuheisel, Jerry Rhome, Hudson Houck, Joe Avazzano. Troy Aikman: 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. That's 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. 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. Passing Touchdown Leader: 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 1997 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year "If we completed that ball on third and four, we would have won the game." [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Rookie Season - 293 (1989) We had a good system in Dallas. Troy, were you surprised to be inducted into the Hall of Fame your first year on the ballot? 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. Ryan completed 5 of his 13 passes for 36 yards and an interception during the first 30 minutes of the contest. Coach Donahue, thank you for providing me an opportunity at UCLA and having such a positive influence on my life. 8's first eight. Charles Haley, no one came more prepared to play or played harder on game day than Charles did. You've always given more than you've gotten, yet I don't think you'd have it any other way. Presenter: Norv Turner, Former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach and longtime NFL head coach As talented as all of these players were, however, they were even better teammates. 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. That season also marked the end of Dallas' odyssey from worst to first. If that's true, I'm in great standing 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. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 49 (vs. Arizona, Jan. 2, 1999) 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. mayo 29, 2022 . Sometimes we have to remind ourselves that these are the jobs we've always dreamed of having. You taught me about discipline, toughness, and life's most important lesson: To never quit. Anyway, Bill Holt in Henrietta taught me about the sacrifices that must be made to excel. I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. Norv Turner (presenter): I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. Ryan and the Colts were able to get on track in the second half, scoring 14 points in the third quarter alone. 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. Enter and space open menus and escape closes them as well. 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. The best example to me was in the '92 championship game, with four minutes left in the game. [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game - 10 (SB XXX, vs. Pittsburgh) I was able to live a dream. Following high school, I attended Oklahoma University and was coached by one of the winningest coaches in college football history, Barry Switzer. Troy Aikman is not a Hall of Fame quarterback. Mom, you're an amazing woman. 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. 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. 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. With Troy, you didn't have those "if's" and "why's." "If we completed that ball on third and four, we would have won the game." There are two other people that deserve mention. Then of course there was Jimmy. Answer: Aikman. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. He also rushed three times for 28 yards and recovered his own fumble. I look forward to many return trips to the Canton area in the future years. Copyright UCLA Athletics. He was standing in a meeting room. 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. As I look at the men on this stage behind me, I think about the many great moments that they helped produce. Aikman's 94-yard touchdown pass to Harper was the longest play from scrimmage in NFL post-season history at the time. 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. Super Bowls 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. 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. Ernie couldn't be with us today. Yet it's our friendship that is most special because it has endured long after he stopped coaching me in Dallas. "If we completed that ball on third and four, we would have won the game." [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 8 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) [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) In an era of super egos, he never let his get in the way of winning. I'm also very grateful to my family. 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 didn't laugh. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 85.7 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992) I always took great pride in being a part of the triplets with Michael and Emmitt. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Career - 32,942 [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 30 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), Team Statistical Championships Birthdate: November 21, 1966. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. Unfortunately, during his final two seasons, injuries began to take a toll on the Dallas quarterback and the team's winning ways. There were so many other special players that I had a chance to play with, guys such as Jay Novacek, the irreplaceable and unsung hero of our franchise, Daryl "Moose" Johnston, the blue collar guy who I'm not ashamed to say was better at his job than any other player on the team was theirs, including myself. Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 80.8 (at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 30, 1990) [3rd] Most Pass Completions, Game - 28 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 16, 1994) What fans saw on Sundays, his teammates saw every day of the week. 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. Then of course there was Jimmy. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. I was also fortunate to have played for a franchise whose owner was as committed to winning as anybody on the field. 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. I look forward to many return trips to the Canton area in the future years. or redistributed. 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