Troy Aikman: Quick Facts
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Facts
| Also Known As | Troy Kenneth Aikman |
|---|---|
| Born | November 21, 1966 (age 59) • West Covina • California |
| Awards And Honors | Pro Football Hall of Fame (2006) • Super Bowl (1996) • Super Bowl (1994) • Super Bowl (1993) • Pro Football Hall of Fame (inducted 2006) • 3 Super Bowl championships • 6 Pro Bowl selections • 1997 Walter Payton Man of the Year |
| Education | University of Oklahoma • University of California, Los Angeles |
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 4 inches, 219 lb (1.93 m, 99 kg) |
| Throws | right-handed |
| Position | quarterback |
| Jersey Number | 8 (Dallas Cowboys, 1989–2000) |
| Draft | Drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round (first overall) of the 1989 NFL draft. |
| Twitter Handle | @TroyAikman |
| Completion Percentage | 61.5 |
| Games Played | 165 |
| Interceptions | 141 |
| Touchdowns | 165 |
| Yards Gained By Passing | 32942 |
| Yards Per Attempt | 7.0 |
Top Questions
How tall was Troy Aikman?
Troy Aikman was 6 ft 4 inches, 219 lb (1.93 m, 99 kg).
When was Troy Aikman inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Troy Aikman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
How many times was Troy Aikman selected to the Pro Bowl?
Troy Aikman was selected to the Pro Bowl six times.
How many Super Bowls did Troy Aikman win?
Troy Aikman won three Super Bowl championships.
What college did Troy Aikman attend?
Troy Aikman attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of California, Los Angeles.
What position did Troy Aikman play?
Troy Aikman played quarterback.
When was Troy Aikman born?
Troy Aikman was born on November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California, United States.
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