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  Troy Kenneth Aikman
Troy then had to wear casts on his feet that were changed every two weeks and he wore them up until he was thirteen months old.
Troy was stuck in the middle of it all.
Troy Aikman's actions and attitudes have showed me being a strong individual is not a bad thing.
www.angelfire.com /mi/wojtkiewicz/troy.html   (1605 words)

  
 The My Hero Project - Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman was born on November 21, 1966 in West Covina, California.
Troy Aikman fits all of the descriptions of a hero because he is giving and he is a role model for all.
Troy Aikman is an NFL legend and sponsor of children's charities.
myhero.com /hero.asp?hero=aikman_fredericksburg_04   (1110 words)

  
 Just how much more can Troy Aikman take?
And just because Aikman eventually survived that encounter with the 49ers - survived by somehow being able to walk off the field on his own feet, instead of leaving unconscious on a stretcher - doesn't necessarily mean Cowboys fans can breathe any easier today.
By Monday afternoon at Valley Ranch, Aikman was standing in front of his locker doing his duty as a team leader by facing the media, answering the questions that came his way as best he could.
The battering Aikman took Sunday was brutal, and watching him in the locker room afterward was almost as painful.
www.texnews.com /cowboys/troy110597.html   (961 words)

  
 Leading and winning is what made Troy Aikman a Hall of Famer
Aikman lost every game he played as a rookie, taking such a pounding in his 11 starts that he missed the other five, including Dallas' only victory.
In 1992, Aikman threw the third-most touchdown passes in the NFL and was fourth in yards.
Aikman, Irvin and Smith were dubbed "The Triplets," a nickname Aikman still cherishes.
www.cbc.ca /cp/football/060801/f080136.html   (1001 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NFL - Aikman walks away, says broadcast work on horizon
Aikman is close to finalizing a deal with Fox to replace Matt Millen as the partner for play-by-play announcer Dick Stockton, an industry source told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity.
Aikman bit his lip as Cowboys owner Jerry Jones introduced the first player he ever drafted and reminisced about the rise of the team and the quarterback.
Aikman talked about the things he'll miss, such as the locker room after a big win, and the things he won't, like facing reporters after a big loss.
espn.go.com /nfl/news/2001/0403/1166889.html   (1135 words)

  
 ESPN.com - NFL - Aikman suffered two concussions in 8 days
Irvin, Aikman and Smith were consecutive first-round picks from 1988-90 who became the nucleus of the team that won an unprecedented three Super Bowls in four years.
Aikman underwent his second MRI in two weeks on Tuesday, and he told ESPN's Ed Werder on Wednesday that the test did not reveal any neurological damage.
Aikman also said that although he is not practicing, he has had no thoughts of retiring.
espn.go.com /nfl/news/1999/1109/161286.html   (763 words)

  
 Troy Aikman - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966 in West Covina, California, USA) is a former American football quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League, and currently a television sportscaster for the Fox network.
Aikman was the projected No. 1 overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft, held by the Cowboys.
He is also the chairman of the Troy Aikman Foundation, a charity to benefit children that has recently focused on building playplaces for children's hospitals.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Troy_Aikman   (1712 words)

  
 Troy Aikman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
As a Role Model: In 1991 Troy pledged to match any funds that were raised to build a health and fitness center in his home town for the schools of Henryetta, Oklahoma.
Troy also set up a permanently endowed scholarship at UCLA where he attended college and studied Sociology.
In 1995 Troy and his foundation made a donation to Children's Hospital of Dallas that helped fund AIKMAN'S END ZONE, a large (2400 square foot) interactive playroom and education center for children staying at the hospital.
www.rolemodel.net /aikman/aikman.htm   (525 words)

  
 CNN/SI - NFL Football - SI's King chats with Troy Aikman - Wednesday August 18, 1999 05:36 PM
Troy Aikman: No matter how well you play, if you don't go on and do well in the playoffs and get to the Super Bowl, you are going to be disappointed.
Aikman: Well, the one thing you don't ever want to do is go out and be embarrassed on the football field and I think that's what happened last year against Arizona in the playoffs.
Aikman: We have spent more time this year talking about what it was like in 1992, '93, '94 and '95, that period there and how much fun we had playing the games around that time.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /football/nfl/news/1999/08/18/king_aikman   (831 words)

  
 Hall of Fame: Troy Aikman induction Dallas Cowboys - Realfootball365.com
Aikman's family had just moved from Southern California to a rural community in the heartland, placing Aikman in a house he later described as "seven miles out of town on a dirt road." He had played a little youth football in California, but was primarily focused on baseball.
It was the team, his detractors said, not the man. Yet Aikman's unflappable on-field presence and accurate arm made him the driving force behind all that talent, and his deadpan demeanor masked a fierce competitiveness.
Aikman, now a football analyst with Fox Sports, has pushed for Irvin (who had numerous off-field issues) to be enshrined, but his former batterymate failed this year in his second try.
realfootball365.com /nfl/articles/2006/08/troy-aikman-hof030806.html   (734 words)

  
 Sporting News Radio : Troy Aikman
Troy also had a television program in the mid 1990s with veteran play-by-play man Pat Summerall.
Aikman returns to the NFL on FOX for his sixth season as an analyst on the number one broadcast team with play-by-play partner Joe Buck.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman and Brad Sham look at the NFL as the league hits its halfway point, then break down the key matchups during Week 8 of the Troy Aikman Show.
radio.sportingnews.com /shows/troy_aikman   (468 words)

  
 Troy Aikman speaker - International Speakers Bureau
Future Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman was promoted to the NFL on FOX' No. 1 broadcast crew prior to the 2002 season, teaming with the Emmy Award-winning duo of play-by-play announcer Joe Buck and analyst Cris Collinsworth.
Aikman is one of only three quarterbacks to guide his team to victory in three Super Bowls (XXVII, XXVIII and XXX).
Aikman's television experience is vast, ranging from numerous appearances on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, a cameo part in the movie "Jerry Maguire," an appearance on the sitcom "Coach," voiceovers for "The Simpsons" and "King of the Hill," plus a segment on Good Morning America in 1999 where he cooked alongside chef Emeril Lagasse.
www.internationalspeakers.com /speakers/ISBB-553TN7/Troy_Aikman   (571 words)

  
 Troy Aikman to Keynote NACE Opening General Session
Troy set the mold of what a NFL quarterback should be during his 11 year career with the Dallas Cowboys," said Raymond Anderson, Vice President Refinish Americas, DuPont Performance Coatings.
But, many may not know that Troy is the owner of a top-performing Texas Ford dealership (Troy Aikman Ford in Dallas), and co-owner of one of NASCAR's newest racing teams (Hall of Fame Racing).
And for years, Troy has used his success as an athlete and a winning personality to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for children through his charity (The Troy Aikman Foundation).
www.glassbytes.com /newsNaceAikman20060524.php   (393 words)

  
 Troy Aikman: Requiem Superstar - StarIQ.com   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Troy Aikman was born on November 21, 1966, at 10:05 am in West Covina, California.
In late January of 1993, when Aikman won his first Super Bowl and was voted the most valuable player of the game, transiting Uranus and Neptune were conjunct at 19 degrees Capricorn, aspecting Aikman’s natal network of planets in the earth and water signs.
Aikman’s strength and leadership intensified dramatically during this transit, and he emerged as the most powerful quarterback in the league.
www.stariq.com /pagetemplate/article.asp?PageID=1700   (987 words)

  
 NFL.com - NFL News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Troy Aikman reacts to his Hall of Fame election.
Troy led his team to a 24-17 victory that day and eventually carried them into a New Year's Day game in (ironically) Dallas at the Cotton Bowl.
Troy Aikman took some lumps early in his career, but won his first Super Bowl in his fourth season.
www.nfl.com /news/story/9549875   (844 words)

  
 Troy Aikman Statistics, bio, football cards and memorabilia
Troy Aikman was chosen by the Dallas Cowboys as the 1st overall pick in the 1989 NFL draft.
Troy Aikman is one of only 3 quarterbacks in NFL history to lead his team to win 3 Super Bowls wins and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII.
Troy was inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor during the 2005 NFL season along with Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin.
www.cowboycards.com /Players/Aikman/Aikman.asp   (511 words)

  
 Troy Aikman
As a speaker, Troy brings that same passion to his audiences as he shares the principles and lessons that have propelled him to personal and professional excellence.
Troy Aikman finished his collegiate career as the third rated passer in NCAA history.
Aikman's 94-yard touchdown pass to Harper was the longest play from scrimmage in NFL post-season history at the time.
www.asb.nb.ca /TroyAikman.htm   (567 words)

  
 TroyAikman.com - Troy's World - Broadcasting   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
In addition to his weekly radio show, Aikman will contribute a column to Sporting News Magazine; America’s oldest sports publication, throughout the NFL regular season and playoffs along with special columns at times during the off-season.
Troy also had a television program in the mid ‘90s with veteran play-by-play man Pat Summerall.
Aikman returns to the NFL on FOX for his third season as an analyst on the number one broadcast team with Joe Buck and Cris Collinsworth.
www.aikman.com /w_broad.shtml   (859 words)

  
 AGH Jaguar Review -- Troy Aikman Football   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Troy Aikman Football finally fills a void in the Jaguar library by becoming the first (and quite possibly last) football simulation.
The Jaguar version of Aikman won't make you toss John Madden Football in the dumpster, but it's not a stinker either.
Aikman is the only real player, so unless you're a Cowboys fan you'll probably be disappointed.
www.atarihq.com /reviews/jaguar/troy_aikman_football.html   (266 words)

  
 FOX Sports - - Writer Archive
For the third consecutive week the Chargers and Steelers, opponents in an epic Monday night matchup, are ranked one-two in the Offensive Aikman Efficiency Ratings.
For newcomers, the Aikmans are ratings that take into account not just total yardage, but a combination of seven important categories to determine the offensive and defensive units that are performing the best.
The Chargers (93.8 in the Aikmans) and the Steelers (93.4) are not that highly regarded by the NFL's ranking by yardage....
msn.foxsports.com /writer/archive?authorId=103   (264 words)

  
 The Road From Bristol: Terry Bradshaw vs. Troy Aikman
Aikman is a very good anyalyst who also happens to have played a pivotal role in the glory years of my favorite football team.
Troy is a broadcaster only because of his former qbing abilities, he brings absolutely nothing to the table.
Posted by: Charles Kuffner at September 7, 2005 05:41 PM While I have wished death on Troy Aikman dozens of times, bullet #2 for Bradshaw is the clincher "Has become a caricature of himself." Bad news.
www.bravesbeat.com /bravesjournal/bristol/archives/2005/09/terry_bradshaw.html   (1638 words)

  
 TroyAikman.com - The Foundation   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Troy Aikman Foundation was established in 1992 with the mission of providing financial support for the physical, psychological, social, and educational needs of children.
A public charitable 501(c) 3 organization, the Foundation has since directed its emphasis to the construction of high-tech interactive playrooms in children's hospitals.
Since its inception, the Foundation has raised hundreds of thousands of dollars towards Troy's stated goal that there is nothing more important than the health and well- being of children in our nation.
www.aikman.com /foundation.shtml   (81 words)

  
 SI.com - NFL - Hall of Fame - The Class of 2006: Troy Aikman - Wednesday July 26, 2006 12:05PM
Aikman's deadly accuracy was matched by his fierce determination.
For months Troy Aikman scoured the countryside outside Dallas looking for the right piece of land, and when he found it, he knew.
He refused to stick the woman he loved in a home that did not speak to her heart.
sportsillustrated.cnn.com /2006/football/nfl/07/26/hof.aikman0723   (452 words)

  
 Troy Aikman News   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Troy and Roger first announced their plans to own a NASCAR team in January 2003, and have struggled to find an appropriate sponsor.
Troy, who had one year to go on his previous contract, had been talking with ESPN about going to Monday Night Football, although no formal offer had been made.
Troy led the UCLA Bruins to a 17-3 victory over the Arkansas Razorbacks on January 1, 1989.
members.aol.com /bluekate/8index.html   (1546 words)

  
 FOX Sports - Television - CMI: Chris Myers with Troy Aikman
Considered perhaps the best NFL quarterback of his era, Troy Aikman's career was defined by the toughness with which he led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl titles, setting 45 Cowboys passing records along the way.
Aikman, who recently became a joint owner of a NASCAR team --Hall of Fame Racing -- with legendary quarterback Roger Staubach, has kept himself busy after retiring from football nearly five years ago.
Aikman (on being inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame): "The same reasons that I was inducted into the Hall of Fame are the same reasons I was able to win three Super Bowl.
msn.foxsports.com /other/story/5296434   (720 words)

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