troy aikman hall of fame speech

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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, Dell Hellestrae, not only was he the best long snapper in the league, but he also proved to be a great listener to my many frustrations on a many a Saturday night. But I feel more privileged to have been his close friend throughout the years. Your friendship and support means so much to me as it did throughout my career. Ernie Zampese, my offensive coordinator in Dallas for four years, including when we won Super Bowl XXX. 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. Troy hit him right between the numbers. COLTS' JEFF SATURDAY EXPLAINS REFUSAL TO USE TIMEOUTS ON FINAL DRIVE: 'FELT LIKE WE HAD TIME'. [3rd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Season - 3,445 (1992) Hall of Fame Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman joined Bill Coates on Radio Row at Super Bowl XLVII to talk about combating counterfeit NFL game tickets, the Dallas Cowboys, the status. 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. [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More Yards Passing - 2 (1994) Ernie, I say thank you for everything. We went to the playoffs that season, and over the next two years won back to back Super Bowls. Place of Birth: West Covina, CA. I certainly would not be here without you. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Game - 30 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) During his NFL career, he has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. I'd also like to thank the many friends, family and fans who have traveled great distances to share this moment with me today. He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. Ernie couldn't be with us today. Market data provided by Factset. Few have had the great release, the unbelievable arm strength, and incredible accuracy of Troy Aikman. A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. In 1999, he was inducted into the UCLA Sports Hall of Fame. 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's fitting that he's the first of that group to enter the Hall of Fame. In the 1994 NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Green Bay Packers, Aikman completed 23 of 30 passes for 337 yards. Since that time I've not met a finer, more trustworthy person. Finally, after the 2000 season, the Cowboys' six-time Pro Bowl selection announced his retirement from football. It was a thrill for me to coach him three years in Dallas. [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) I wouldn't be here without you. In closing, I'd like to share something that a close friend used to tell me back when I was playing. 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. Was one of the best offensive minds and greatest people that this game has ever known. Over the last three days we've been here, the hospitality that they've shown myself and family has been nothing short of spectacular. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 61.5 It was through those disappointments, however, that led to me transfer into UCLA. So many other coaches are responsible for my development as a player. Another one of Troy's real strengths was his ability to bring out the best in everyone around him. Dell Hellestrae, not only was he the best long snapper in the league, but he also proved to be a great listener to my many frustrations on a many a Saturday night. Every move Jerry Jones made was done with the sole purpose of helping the Cowboys win championships. Legal Statement. [3rd] Lowest Percentage Passes Intercepted, Season - 1.62 (1995) Ernie couldn't be with us today. [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Career - 4,715 [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Rookie Season - 1,749 (1989) I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I met Troy Aikman. I didn't seek it, and yet I'm here. Aikman, wide receiver Michael Irvin, and running back Emmitt Smith delivered an offensive attack that opponents found nearly impossible to contain. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Season - 302 (1992) Leigh was my agent throughout my career. [1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Career - 19.2 I owe so much of my success to UCLA and to my head coach there at the time, Terry Donahue. I told them I'd choose Troy. 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. Indianapolis' season has not met expectations. My intensity on the field was a reflection of you and your impact on my athletic career was greater than you'll ever know. Coach Donahue represented UCLA with class and integrity and was a great example for the young men that he coached. [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 80.8 (at N.Y. Giants, Sept. 30, 1990) The first is Leigh Steinberg. [3rd] Longest Pass Completion - 90 (to Alvin Harper, at San Francisco, Nov. 13, 1994; to Jason Tucker, vs. N.Y. Giants, Jan. 2, 2000, TD) On Thursday night, however, the FOX Sports announcer was left lost for words after he found out. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. Super Bowl XXVII- Dallas Cowboys 52, Buffalo Bills 17 Birthdate: November 21, 1966. Mom, you're an amazing woman. [1st] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 36.0 (1998) 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. Leigh was my agent throughout my career. Coach Donahue represented UCLA with class and integrity and was a great example for the young men that he coached. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Rookie Season - 155 (1989) A few weeks later, we had the chance to go out in the field for the first time. A few weeks later, we had the chance to go out in the field for the first time. During that time we became great friends and won two Super Bowls. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that, Enshrinement Week Powered by Johnson Controls. In an era of super egos, he never let his get in the way of winning. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Rookie Season - 52.9 (1989) Mom, you're an amazing woman. Super Bowls [1st] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 111 (1991-93) Super Bowls were more important than statistics. Ernie, I say thank you for everything. 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. (Scott Galvin/USA Today Sports). It's said you're judged by the company you keep. 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] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Career - 63.75 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. [2nd] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career - 23 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. It was a privilege to play for Jerry and the rest of the Jones family, and I appreciate the opportunity they gave me and their commitment to making the Cowboys a championship organization. I remember after the workout calling my good friend and coach Ernie Zampese. There are two other people that deserve mention. The four of you make me so proud and give my life purpose, I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful family. You know what I'm talking about. All he wants is for each player to give all he has all the time. Ken Anderson's 2-4 record says as much about his Pro Football Hall of Fame bona fides as all of the black-ink rate stats on his Pro Football Reference page, maybe more. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. I enjoyed the best seat in the house as I watched Emmitt Smith run his way to the NFL's all time rushing record. If you look at Troy's greatest plays, they came in the most critical situations. 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. Id have to say, though, that the Super Bowl was my greatest moment in sports, and it was also my most emotional moment.. Mark Tuinei, Nate Newton, Mark Stepnoski, John Gesek, Eric Williams, Larry Allen, and Kevin Gogan. 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. Troy was driven to be the best, and he expected the same from everyone around him. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. Say yes 7 little words. [1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass - 5 (1992-1993, 1994-1995) That's what he was about then, and still is to this day. [3rd] Highest Passing Attempts/Sack Ratio, Season - 26.8 (1996) [2nd] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career - 23 I'd also like to thank the many friends, family and fans who have traveled great distances to share this moment with me today. The second person is my long time business advisor, Mark Grigg. Charles Haley, no one came more prepared to play or played harder on game day than Charles did. [1st] Most Pass Completions, Rookie Season - 155 (1989) [1st] Most Games, 300 or More Passing Yards, Career - 4 Terri and Tami were pretty good athletes themselves. Anyway, Bill Holt in Henrietta taught me about the sacrifices that must be made to excel. Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman presents former NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson during the 2020 HOF enshrinement ceremony. I've known Mark since I was 22 years old. [3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 88 (1994-96) Tab will move on to the next part of the site rather than go through menu items. A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. [1st] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995, TD) 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. That game is one of my most memorable games for all those reasons, but it had a little something extra for me. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 76.67 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995) Troy's greater strength as a player was his ability to focus and stay focused in the most unusual circumstances. 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. You know, after a game, a lot of times you have those "if's." [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, Four or More Touchdowns Passes - 1 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999) Yet there's no doubt in my mind that if Norv Turner had not entered my life, I wouldn't be joining these men in the Pro Football Hall of Fame today. I know it's been a long day. Charles Haley, no one came more prepared to play or played harder on game day than Charles did. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 30 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), Team Statistical Championships It's a great honor and thrill to present to the Hall of Fame, Dallas quarterback, No. I'd like to first of all say that I'm very pleased to see all the people who have stuck around here today. [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), [2nd] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, 1994) Some guard against overconfidence. We could have given it to Emmitt?". Mark Tuinei, Nate Newton, Mark Stepnoski, John Gesek, Eric Williams, Larry Allen, and Kevin Gogan. The four of you make me so proud and give my life purpose, I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful family. I'm also very grateful to my family. High School: Henryetta (OK) Elected to Pro Football Hall of Fame: February 4, 2006. . What struck me most about Jimmy was his fearlessness. With Troy, you didn't have those "if's" and "why's." Ryan and the Colts were able to get on track in the second half, scoring 14 points in the third quarter alone. [2nd] Most Pass Completions, Season - 302 (1992) A lot of kids want that, but very few actually get the chance. 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. 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. 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. 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. Joe has been a great friend to me and my family for many years. Jason Garrett, my confidant and greatest ally on the field and quarterback meetings for the majority of my career. I'd also like to thank the many friends, family and fans who have traveled great distances to share this moment with me today. Rick Enis, Danny Spurlock, Ken Lackey, Steve Axman, Rick Neuheisel, Jerry Rhome, Hudson Houck, Joe Avazzano. The first is Leigh Steinberg. We were down 21. Thank you very much. [Tied for 2nd] Most Consecutive Completions, Game - 10 (SB XXX, vs. Pittsburgh) [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season - 518 (1997) He completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. Troy has also been selected to six Pro Bowl teams while throwing for over 28,000 yards and 141 touchdowns. I'd like to first of all say that I'm very pleased to see all the people who have stuck around here today. It was also while as Oklahoma that I got coached by Mack Brown, current head coach of the defending national champions Texas Longhorns. Troy's greater strength as a player was his ability to focus and stay focused in the most unusual circumstances. I thank him for his support throughout my career. [2nd] Most Passes Intercepted, Career - 17 I thank all of you. [1st] Consecutive Passes Completed - 10 (vs. Pittsburgh, Jan. 28, 1996) He didn't laugh. [1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass - 16 (1993-1994) I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. There's now a new team of Aikman women in my life. Then of course there was Jimmy. I am humbled to be welcomed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and I thank you. You know, after a game, a lot of times you have those "if's." During that 10 year era, Troy was the winningest quarterback in the National Football League. The following year he completed an NFC-best 65.3 percent of his passes, and the Cowboys improved to 11-5 and advanced to the second round of the playoffs. Fox then cut to an emotional Troy Aikman, the coach's Hall of Fame quarterback in Dallas, who was on the call in Green Bay. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that. I said, because I want to win. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Rookie Season - 1,749 (1989) Presenter: Norv Turner, Former Dallas Cowboys assistant coach and longtime NFL head coach If that's true, I'm in great standing today. Every move Jerry Jones made was done with the sole purpose of helping the Cowboys win championships. 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. [2nd] Lowest Percentage, Passes Intercepted, Career - 1.25 I told him, I've never seen anything like it. In 2006, Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman was enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. I'd also like to say that the people in Canton, Ohio, have been absolutely terrific. 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. Uniform Number: 8. The use of software that blocks ads hinders our ability to serve you the content you came here to enjoy. NFL broadcaster Troy Aikman was not pleased with the Indianapolis Colts' display of inept offense during Monday night's game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 69.1 (1993) [2nd] Passer Highest Rating, Season - 99.0 (1993) [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Rookie Season - 55.7 (1989) I owe so much of my success to UCLA and to my head coach there at the time, Terry Donahue. During that time we became great friends and won two Super Bowls. Mark, thank you for the commitment and support over the last 17 years. I'm also honored to have Norv Turner here today as my presenter. [1st] Most Consecutive Seasons Leading Team, Passing - 12 (1989-00) All rights reserved. In fact, he gave me that look he can give you that says, hey, let's get to work. The older I get, the more I understand how much you sacrificed, and your children will forever be indebted to you. You taught me about discipline, toughness, and life's most important lesson: To never quit. I really felt was Troy's drive, along with coach Jimmy Johnson's leadership, that had accounted for that worst to first you just saw on the screen. 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