Other Members of Class of 2006: Harry Carson, John Madden, Warren Moon, Reggie White, Rayfield Wright, Drafted: 1st round (1st player overall) in 1989 by Dallas Cowboys There were no "if's." 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [Tied for 3rd] Most Touchdown Passes, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), [2nd] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, 1994) Of all those years, Norv and I were together for only three. Some coaches play not to lose. Anyway, Bill Holt in Henrietta taught me about the sacrifices that must be made to excel. I was also protected for many years by one of the best offensive lines of all time. As a quarterback, the player who more than any other is ultimately judged on his ability to win, I couldn't have asked for anything more from an owner. Didn't take long to see that Jimmy was unique, and it wasn't just because of his hair. Didn't take long to see that Jimmy was unique, and it wasn't just because of his hair. Troy Kenneth Aikman (born November 21, 1966) is an American former football quarterback who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. In an era of super egos, he never let his get in the way of winning. [3rd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Season - 3,445 (1992) [2nd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game - 337 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995) 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. The four of you make me so proud and give my life purpose, I'm so thankful to have such a wonderful family. I thank all of you. "The violence of the sport attracts us to the game." But my greatest blessings in life have been my family and friends. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 45 (vs. Washington, Nov. 16, 1997) 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. There's not a better example of Leigh's support for his clients than the fact that. He knew the things he had to do to give his team the best chance to win. Troy's greater strength as a player was his ability to focus and stay focused in the most unusual circumstances. During that 10 year era, Troy was the winningest quarterback in the National Football League. He was standing in a meeting room. I was always proud to have him as well as Jeff Moorehead represent me during contract negotiations. We had a good system in Dallas. It's said you're judged by the company you keep. Through broadcasting, real estate, and The Troy Aikman Foundation, Aikman has quickly discovered numerous ways . PACKERS' AARON RODGERS ON UPCOMING GAME AGAINST BEARS: I PLAN ON PLAYING THIS WEEK. I'm also honored to have Norv Turner here today as my presenter. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Season - 69.1 (1993) 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. I further explained my answer. 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. [Tied for 3rd] Most Consecutive Games, 300 or More Yards Passing - 2 (1994) My father, Ken, taught me early on that through hard work I could achieve anything I wanted in life. 2023 Pro Football Hall of Fame All Rights Reserved. Ernie couldn't be with us today. [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, Four or More Touchdowns Passes - 1 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999) [2nd] Most Touchdowns Passing, Career - 23 Troy is one of the most unselfish players to have played. Thank you for the hospitality and thank you for the courtesy you've shown me and my family. Aikman was the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. [3rd] Highest Completion Percentage, Career - 63.8 With Troy, you didn't have those "if's" and "why's." Troy Aikman: 11-4; Danny White: 5-5; Craig Morton: 3-2; Tony Romo: 2-4; Dak Prescott: 2-3; . However, Troy Aikman is one of the leading candidates for induction in the NFL's 2006 Hall of Fame class. I'd like to first of all say that I'm very pleased to see all the people who have stuck around here today. He knew the things he had to do to give his team the best chance to win. [3rd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 88 (1994-96) [3rd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 73.33 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) As talented as all of these players were, however, they were even better teammates. Jimmy Johnson and I arrived in Dallas the same year, 1989, both fresh from college, both eager to prove ourselves. 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. Leigh was my agent throughout my career. Some coaches play not to lose. An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. Up and Down arrows will open main level menus and toggle through sub tier links. [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game - 380 (at San Francisco, Jan. 15, 1995) I did what was asked to help the team win. I don't anticipate missing many Hall of Fame weekends. Jimmy always played to win. Every move Jerry Jones made was done with the sole purpose of helping the Cowboys win championships. Since that time I've not met a finer, more trustworthy person. I told him, I've never seen anything like it. Aikman, wide receiver Michael Irvin, and running back Emmitt Smith delivered an offensive attack that opponents found nearly impossible to contain. It was a thrill for me to coach him three years in Dallas. Following high school, I attended Oklahoma University and was coached by one of the winningest coaches in college football history, Barry Switzer. I, too, am saddened by the absence of Reggie White, an amazing player and even better man who left us far too soon. Super Bowls [3rd] Most Passing Yards Gained, Season - 3,445 (1992) He was inducted into the NFL Hall of Fame in August 2006. Quarterback Troy Aikman finished his collegiate career as the third rated passer in NCAA history. Whew, let me tell you. I played professional football. (Those fans will at least get a Darrelle Revis Pro Football Hall of Fame . "If we completed that ball on third and four, we would have won the game." I am humbled to be welcomed to the Pro Football Hall of Fame and I thank you. The interviewer politely asked me why. "It's the violence of the sport," Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman observed. I would have loved to have had any one of them on my team. [1st] Highest Passer Rating, Rookie Season - 55.7 (1989) [1st] Most Passing Yards Gained, Game, Rookie Season - 379 (at Phoenix, Nov. 12, 1989) In the 1994 NFC Divisional Playoff Game against the Green Bay Packers, Aikman completed 23 of 30 passes for 337 yards. You taught me about discipline, toughness, and life's most important lesson: To never quit. [1st] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 76.67 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995) An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. A lot of kids want that, but very few actually get the chance. I was able to live a dream. It was through those disappointments, however, that led to me transfer into UCLA. [1st] Most Consecutive Games, Touchdown Pass - 16 (1993-1994) [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Rookie Season - 9 (1989) A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. Didn't take long to see that Jimmy was unique, and it wasn't just because of his hair. Troy was driven to be the best, and he expected the same from everyone around him. A high school coach once told me, In life you have a lot of acquaintances but very few friends. [2nd] Most Yards Gained, Game - 455 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) 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. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) We could have given it to Emmitt?". The best example to me was in the '92 championship game, with four minutes left in the game. For as long as I can remember, all I ever wanted was to play pro sports. Was one of the best offensive minds and greatest people that this game has ever known. I know it's been a long day. I think Reggie got in on that one also. [Tied for 3rd] Most Games, 300 or More Yards Passing, Career - 4 Watching Norv Turner present him, and Troy Aikman deliver his Pro Football Hall of Fame acceptance speech, was dream-like for a guy who wrote 8 billion words about No. That season also marked the end of Dallas' odyssey from worst to first. When I was a kid, all I ever wanted to be was a professional athlete. It was great for me to watch Troy grow as a player, but more than that it was a thrill to watch him grow as a man. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 52 (at N.Y. Giants, Oct. 5, 1997) Legal Statement. He had his arm in a sling. Troy hit him right between the numbers. [2nd] Most Passing Attempts, Season - 518 (1997) Some guard against overconfidence. Jimmy Johnson and I arrived in Dallas the same year, 1989, both fresh from college, both eager to prove ourselves. 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. The past eight years have been without question the best years of my life. During that span, the All-American led the Bruins to a 20-4 record. Jimmy insisted on it. [Tied for 1st] Most Consecutive Games, Four or More Touchdowns Passes - 1 (at Washington, Sept. 12, 1999) [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 13 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992; at Oakland, Nov. 19, 1995; at Arizona, Nov. 15, 1998) An All-America at UCLA, Aikman joined the Dallas Cowboys as the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft. Powered and implemented by FactSet Digital Solutions. 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. You taught me about discipline, toughness, and life's most important lesson: To never quit. If that's true, I'm in great standing today. He completed 22 of 30 passes for 273 yards and four touchdowns. [1st] Most Games, 300 or More Passing Yards, Career - 4 There are two other people that deserve mention. He also made it clear he believes quarterback Matt Ryan is at the end of his career and noted he was shocked by Indy's desire to throw the football instead of opting to run more. "I have a real hard time classifying anything as my biggest moment, my favorite color or whatever. [2nd] Highest Pass Completion Percentage, Game - 85.7 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992) [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 30 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo), Team Statistical Championships [3rd] Most Pass Completions, Game - 28 (vs. Green Bay, Jan. 16, 1994) As talented as all of these players were, however, they were even better teammates. Troy was consistently the most accurate passer I've ever seen. That decision would turn around my career. Rick Enis, Danny Spurlock, Ken Lackey, Steve Axman, Rick Neuheisel, Jerry Rhome, Hudson Houck, Joe Avazzano. It was through those disappointments, however, that led to me transfer into UCLA. I don't anticipate missing many Hall of Fame weekends. 2023 FOX News Network, LLC. [1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game, Rookie - 4 (vs. L.A. Rams, Dec. 3, 1989) Aikman's 94-yard touchdown pass to Harper was the longest play from scrimmage in NFL post-season history at the time. I thank him for his support throughout my career. 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. Chantz Martin is a sports writer for Fox News Digital. In addition to great coaching and ownership, I had the pleasure with playing with a very gifted and special group of players. Ernie couldn't be with us today. I wouldn't be here without you. The older I get, the more I understand how much you sacrificed, and your children will forever be indebted to you. I certainly would not be here without you. 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. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, I always took great pride in being a part of the triplets with Michael and Emmitt. He didn't laugh. That's it. Troy Aikman: Joe Burrow has 'that edge to him'. There are two other people that deserve mention. [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) Unfortunately, during his final two seasons, injuries began to take a toll on the Dallas quarterback and the team's winning ways. But it was really a very easy question for me to answer. Thank you for the hospitality and thank you for the courtesy you've shown me and my family. For most, that's probably true, but not for me. That's what he was about then, and still is to this day. Golf game hasn't gotten any better. Alvin Harper ran a slant. He had been slammed to the turf at the Vet by Clyde Simmons. [1st] Longest Pass Completion - 94 (to Alvin Harper, vs. Green Bay, Jan. 8, 1995, TD) [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Attempted, None Intercepted - 184 (1995) [1st] Most Passing Attempts, Game - 57 (vs. Minnesota, Nov. 26, 1998) 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. I wouldn't be here without you. [Tied for 1st] Most Touchdowns Passing, Game - 4 (SB XXVII, vs. Buffalo) I, too, am saddened by the absence of Reggie White, an amazing player and even better man who left us far too soon. I played professional football. [3rd] Most Passing Attempts, No Interceptions, Game - 45 (vs. Washington, Nov. 16, 1997) Mark Tuinei, Nate Newton, Mark Stepnoski, John Gesek, Eric Williams, Larry Allen, and Kevin Gogan. I'm also very grateful to my family. [2nd] Passer Highest Rating, Season - 99.0 (1993) I wouldn't be here without you. His impact on me was significant. That's Troy Aikman. I remember it like it was yesterday, the first time I met Troy Aikman. Jimmy Johnson and I arrived in Dallas the same year, 1989, both fresh from college, both eager to prove ourselves. Norv was my coach for three years. [2nd] Most Consecutive Passes Completed - 13 (at Atlanta, Dec. 21, 1992; at Oakland, Nov. 19, 1995; at Arizona, Nov. 15, 1998) My intensity on the field was a reflection of you and your impact on my athletic career was greater than you'll ever know. It was great for me to watch Troy grow as a player, but more than that it was a thrill to watch him grow as a man. Quarterback Troy Aikman finished his collegiate career as the third rated passer in NCAA history.
