Troy Aikman (1999) - Hall of Fame

Troy Aikman

Induction:
1999

Outstanding quarterback for the Bruins in 1987-88 posting a 20-4 two-year record as a starter including victories in the Aloha and Cotton Bowls. In 1988, while earning consensus All-American honors, Aikman won the Davey O’Brien award as the nation’s top quarterback and placed third in the Heisman Trophy balloting. He was also named UCLA’s offensive and team MVP. Troy established many school records including 24 touchdown passes in a season, 228 completions in a season and 32 completions in a game. He still ranks as the fourth highest rated passer in NCAA history. Aikman was the first overall pick in the 1989 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys. During his NFL career, he has led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. Troy has also been selected to six Pro Bowl teams while throwing for over 28,000 yards and 141 touchdowns. In 1996, he broke Cowboy team records for career pass completions, attempts and passing yards.

* Accomplishments listed above were at the time of induction.