Troy Aikman is considered to be one of the best quarterbacks of the modern era. He made an invaluable contribution to his team, the Dallas Cowboys, and was given the honor of entering the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006. Born in 1966 in West Covina, California, Troy moved at the age of twelve and grew up on a farm in Oklahoma.

Troy Aikman played football and baseball in high school and went on to play college football. Unfortunately, he broke his leg in his very first game for the University of Oklahoma, coached by Barry Switzer. Troy was then transferred to UCLA, where he had a successful run under Troy Donahue.

An illustrious career in the NFL followed for Troy Aikman after joining the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. This coincided with the team’s new ownership by Jerry Jones, who caused controversy by firing much loved coach Tom Landry. Jimmy Johnson, who brought Troy into the starting lineup, replaced Landry. The Cowboys just missed out on the playoffs in 1990, but reached them in 1991. They were constantly improving, thanks to Troy and to the introduction of Emmitt Smith.

The Cowboys won the Super Bowl for two years running in 1992 and 1993, greatly due to the contribution by Troy Aikman. The following year however, did not go smoothly as owner Jerry Jones and coach Johnson had a big fall out which resulted in Jones firing Johnson and replacing him with Barry Switzer. They only almost reached the Super Bowl that season.

Troy Aikman will always have his place in sports history as the Cowboy’s leading passer. He has the record for the most wins a quarterback has gained in one decade.

Troy Aikman is married with two daughters, to an ex-Cowboys employee. Before this, he had been linked to country music singer Lorrie Morgan, and actresses Janine Turner and Sandra Bullock.