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Also Known As
Troy Kenneth Aikman
Born
November 21, 1966 (age 58) • 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
When was Troy Aikman born?
Troy Aikman was born on November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California, United States.
How many Super Bowls did Troy Aikman win?
Troy Aikman won three Super Bowl championships.
When was Troy Aikman inducted to the Hall of Fame?
Troy Aikman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
What position did Troy Aikman play?
Troy Aikman played quarterback.
What college did Troy Aikman attend?
Troy Aikman attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of California, Los Angeles.
How many times was Troy Aikman selected to the Pro Bowl?
Troy Aikman was selected to the Pro Bowl six times.
How tall was Troy Aikman?
Troy Aikman was 6 ft 4 inches, 219 lb (1.93 m, 99 kg).
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