Troy Aikman

Troy Aikman is a former American football quarterback who played for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons from 1989 to 2000. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, having led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories and being named Super Bowl MVP in 1993.

Troy Aikman’ Early Life and Background

Aikman was born in West Covina, California in 1966. Troy Aikman attended the University of Oklahoma, where he played college football for the Sooners from 1984 to 1985. He redshirted in his first year and then played as the backup quarterback to Jamelle Holieway. As a redshirt freshman in 1985, Aikman saw limited action, appearing in only five games and completing 10 of 19 passes for 107 yards and two touchdowns.

In 1986, Holieway was injured and Aikman became the starting quarterback for the Sooners. He led the team to a 10-2 record and a win in the Orange Bowl. Aikman passed for 2,180 yards and 11 touchdowns that season, earning All-Big Eight Conference honors. With Holieway established as the starting quarterback at Oklahoma, Aikman decided to transfer to UCLA.

Aikman's senior season in 1987 was plagued by injuries, and he only played in six games, completing 91 of 164 passes for 1,198 yards and six touchdowns. Despite the injuries, Aikman finished his college career with a record of 22-4 as a starter, and was recognized as a first-team All-Big Eight selection. His #8 jersey for UCLA was retired by the team in 2014 at halftime during a match against Stanford.

Troy Aikman NFL Draft

Troy Aikman was selected first overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft. He was a quarterback out of UCLA and was considered one of the top prospects in the draft. Aikman had a successful college career, leading UCLA to a 20-4 record in his last two seasons as the starting quarterback. He was also a consensus All-American in 1988.

Troy Aikman’ NFL Journey

Aikman's professional career began with a rough start, as the Cowboys struggled to find success in his first few seasons. However, under the leadership of head coach Jimmy Johnson, the team began to turn things around in the early 1990s. Aikman led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories in 1992, 1993, and 1995, making him one of the most successful quarterbacks in NFL history.

One of the most remarkable things about Aikman's career is his consistency. He led the league in passer rating in 1991 and 1992, and was also among the top 10 in passer rating in several other seasons. He was also a six-time Pro Bowler, and was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII.

Despite his success on the field, Aikman faced several injuries throughout his career. He suffered a number of concussions, which eventually forced him to retire after the 2000 season. He officially announced his retirement on April 9, 2001, and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

After retiring from the NFL, Aikman has remained active in the sports world. He has worked as a television analyst for Fox Sports, and has also been involved in a number of business ventures. He is also heavily involved in charitable work, including the Troy Aikman Foundation, which helps support children in need.

Overall, Troy Aikman's career is one of the most successful and accomplished in NFL history. He is considered one of the greatest quarterbacks of all time and his performances in the Super Bowl have cemented his legacy in NFL history. His consistency and leadership skills have been praised and admired by many, and his contributions to the game have been recognized with his induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Aikman's impact on the NFL will be remembered for many years to come.

Troy Aikman’ Teams

Dallas Cowboys (1989-2000)

Troy Aikman had a highly successful career with the Dallas Cowboys, playing for the team from 1989 to 2000. He was the team's starting quarterback for all of those seasons and quickly established himself as one of the top players in the league.

In his rookie season, Aikman led the Cowboys to a 7-7 record and was named the NFC Rookie of the Year. He followed that up with a Pro Bowl season in 1990, where he led the Cowboys to a 11-5 record and the NFC East division title.

Aikman's best seasons came in the early 1990s, when the Cowboys won three Super Bowl championships in four years. In 1992, he was named Super Bowl MVP as the Cowboys defeated the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVII. Aikman also led the Cowboys to Super Bowl wins in 1993 and 1995.

Throughout his career with the Cowboys, Aikman was one of the most consistent and reliable quarterbacks in the league. He was selected to the Pro Bowl six times, and was named to the NFL 1990s All-Decade Team. He also holds several Cowboys franchise records, including most touchdown passes, most passing yards, and most games played by a quarterback.

At the end of his career, Aikman announced his retirement and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. His #8 jersey was also retired by the Dallas Cowboys and he is widely considered one of the greatest quarterbacks in the history of the NFL.

Troy Aikman Awards and Honors

Awards

Troy Aikman Super Bowl wins

During his career, he led the team to three Super Bowl victories, in 1992, 1993, and 1995. Aikman was the starting quarterback for two out of three of these games, and was named the Super Bowl MVP in 1993. Aikman has attended three Super Bowl matches in his career and maintained a perfect winning record. He faced off against the Buffalo Bills in his first Super Bowl and the second time the Cowboys faced off against the Bills in the Super Bowl, Aikman was not started. In his final Super Bowl appearance he helped the Cowboys defeat the Pittsburgh Steelers.

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Troy Aikman Net Worth

Troy Aikman has accumulated a hefty net worth over the years as an NFL quarterback. As an NFL player he earned around $55 million of net worth in salaries alone. His current net worth is $65 million.

Aikman is also one of the highest paid football broadcasters and signed a major deal with ESPN in 2022 from which he will be earning an annual salary of around $17 million. He also earns as a co-owner of a NASCAR racing team and the San Diego Padres in the MLB.

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Troy Aikman Contract

Aikman spent 12 seasons in the NFL playing for the Dallas Cowboys, His initial contract with the Cowboys was worth $11 million and extended from 1989-1994. His next contract was 8 years long and worth $44 million. Aikman’s final contract with the Cowboys extended from 1999-2007 although he retired in 2001. The contract was worth $85 million.

Although the details of Troy Aikman’s current contract with ESPN to host Monday Night Football are not available, reports suggest that Aikman has signed a 5-year deal worth around $92.5 million.

Troy Aikman Family

Troy was born to Kenneth Aikman, and Charlyn Bailey Aikman. The Dallas Cowboys quarterback grew up with two older sisters, Tammy Aikman Powell and Terri Starns.

Troy Aikman is currently married to Catherine Mooty (since 2017). However, Troy Aikman's marriage is likely to be ending as he was spotted with Haley Clark, a Dallas-based sales director. Although Troy Aikman and Catherine Mooty were not public about their separation, it is speculated that the two of them must have called it quits. Troy Aikman's new rumored girlfriend has already posted a lot of pictures of the two of them, signalling their relationship together.

Troy Aikman met Catherine Mooty in 2016 after being single for around 5 years. They got married in 2017. Catherine Mooty had two sons (Val and Luke) from an earlier marriage.

He was earlier married to Rhonda Worthey, who was the Dallas Cowboys’ publicist. They were married on April 8, 2000, in Plano, Texas. The couple shares two daughters together, Jordan (born 2001) and Alexa (born 2002). On January 24, 2011, they announced their separation, and the divorce became final on April 12 the same year.

Aikman’s eldest child is his daughter Jordan Ashley who is 22 and attends Washington and Lee University. Her sister Alexa Maries is only a year younger to her sister and completed her diploma from The Episcopal School of Dallas in 2021.