Quick Info
| Profession | Former NFL quarterback and sports broadcaster |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 21/11/1966 |
| Age | 59 years |
| Birthplace | West Covina, California, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Latest News about Troy Aikman
15/10/2026
Troy Aikman said on a Dallas radio interview that his ESPN broadcasting deal will expire after Super Bowl LXI in February 2027, and he expects to become a free agent. ESPN had not made a formal renewal offer, while his longtime partner Joe Buck had reportedly signed a multi-year extension. Aikman said he intends to finish the 2026 season, with his next employer still undecided.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Troy Kenneth Aikman |
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| Summary | Retired American football quarterback who led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories and later became a television NFL analyst. He has since worked as lead Monday Night Football analyst for ESPN alongside play-by-play announcer Joe Buck. |
| Hall of Fame | Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Height | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
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Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Henryetta High School, Oklahoma |
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| Field of Study | Sociology (UCLA) |
Personal Life
| Early Life | Raised in Cerritos, California, before his family moved to Henryetta, Oklahoma, when he was twelve |
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Career
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| Charity | Founded the Troy Aikman Foundation in 1992 |
Favourites
| Sports Hero | Larry Bird |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was born with deformed feet and wore casts as an infant | |
| 2. Was named NFL Man of the Year in 1997 for community involvement | |
| 3. Was selected as TV's Best Newcomer by Sports Illustrated during his first broadcasting season | |
| 4. Underwent surgery to remove a malignant melanoma from his left shoulder blade |
