How old is Troy Aikman?

Last Modified Aug 28, 2023 05:15 GMT

Troy Aikman is a former NFL player who played in the league for 12 seasons before retiring. He announced his retirement on April 9th, 2001, after failing to find another team. Troy spent his entire career with the Dallas Cowboys and is also a hall of famer. He won three Super-Bowls with the Cowboys and is the all-time leading passer (32,942 yards). 90 of his 94 career wins were in the 1990s and were the most by any quarterback in any decade until Peyton Manning surpassed him in the 2000s with 115 wins. Presently, Aikman is third on that list, also trailing Tom Brady (122 in the 2010s).

Currently Troy Aikman is in sports media through ESPN. He had previously signed a 5 year deal worth $90 million dollars. Troy was with FOXSports earlier but he decided to change routes and join their rivals.

Troy Aikman
Troy Aikman is seen wearing a gray shirt and some blue jeans. Via Instagram.

What is Troy Aikman’s age?

Troy Aikman is 56 years old as of today, July 21, 2023. He was born on November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California. He was the youngest of three children born to Ken and Charlyn Aikman. Ken was an oil-field worker and rancher, and Charlyn was a homemaker.

Troy had many challenges growing up, including growing up with flat feet. Troy wore casts and orthopedic shoes until he was fourteen months old to help him with it. Another issue of his was his learning disability that made it difficult for him to read and write.

Aikman did not have an easy childhood but his hardwork and perseverance made him the man he is today.

Troy Aikman Height

Aikman is 6 feet 4 inches tall. He was one of the taller quarterbacks in the league and therefore had no issues seeing his receivers down the field.

Troy Aikman Weight

Weighing approximately 220 lb (100 kg), Aikman had a good frame albeit not the best for a signal caller. He was strong with very good arm strength. Even though from a distance it seemed as if he was not a mobile quarterback, he did prove that he could run if the need arose. As per his own admission, he stated that he was initially a much better runner, but over the years his legs got heavier and it slowed him down.

FAQs

A. Troy Aikman's nickname is "The Captain". He was given this nickname because he was the leader of the Dallas Cowboys' "Triplets" offense, along with running back Emmitt Smith and wide receiver Michael Irvin.

A.Troy Aikman's career highlights include:

 3x Super Bowl champion (1992, 1993, 1995)
 Super Bowl MVP (1993)
 6x Pro Bowl selection
 2x First-team All-Pro
 NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year (1989)
 NFL passer rating leader (1993)
 NFL Hall of Fame (2006)

A. After retiring from football, Aikman became a television analyst for Fox Sports. He has been working with Joe Buck on the network's NFL broadcasts since 2002. He is also a co-owner of the NASCAR team Hall of Fame Racing.

A. Troy Aikman was selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the first pick of the 1989 NFL Draft. He spent his entire twelve year career with the Cowboys. 

A. Troy Aikman was part of three Super Bowls wins with the Dallas Cowboys in the 90s. 

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