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| Also Known As | Troy Kenneth Aikman |
|---|---|
| Born | November 21, 1966 (age 57) • 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 |
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Troy Aikman was born on November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California, United States.
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Troy Aikman won three Super Bowl championships.
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Troy Aikman was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
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Troy Aikman played quarterback.
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Troy Aikman attended the University of Oklahoma and the University of California, Los Angeles.
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Troy Aikman was selected to the Pro Bowl six times.
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Troy Aikman was 6 ft 4 inches, 219 lb (1.93 m, 99 kg).
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