Troy Aikman

"I played it to win championships and win as many games as I could. I feel like I did it as well as anybody that's played the game. I'm happy that we won three world championships"(Hathaway).  Troy Aikman played the game on the field to win and was a leader on the field as he brought Dallas three Super bowl titles.  Aikman's passion was what ultimately made him one of the best in the game.Troy Kenneth Aikman,was born November 21, 1966, in Cerritos and he Attended University of Oklahoma; graduated from University of Southern California, Los Angeles (UCLA), 1989". Then On April 18, 1989, the Dallas Cowboys made Troy Aikman their quarterback for the future and also a wealthy young man by giving him the largest rookie contract in NFL history.A hero must possess leadership,passion,and generosity. Troy Aikman was not only a world wide football superstar on the field but a hero off the field as well.  Aikman inspired many individuals with his leadership on the field and his devotion to charitable causes, but his passion and will to survive is what made him one of football's biggest names.

Troy Aikman was a leader on the field which led to many championships.Aikman has leadership about him and leads his team to greatness as San Francisco coach George Seifert told the Washington Post,"When you prepare for the Cowboys, it begins with Aikman. It's easy to take him for granted because they're so talented that moving the ball looks easy. But he's big and strong, he's got an accurate arm and he's got a leadership quality about him."Aikman's skill as a quarterback inspired many through his work on the field.He has given all he has to lead this team to championships whether that's from his leadership qualities his accurate throwing arm or even both he is always making a difference.Leadership is why Aikman has so many championships under his belt.Not only does he preserver but he challenges the outcome of the game by taking control. Aikman is a complete game changer who the Cowboys could not live without. Aikman's ability to stun crowds is why he is so good on the field,:"Blessed with a tremendous arm, Aikman showed it off only as much as necessary.Instead of eye-popping statistics, his legacy is built on leadership and winning, from three Super Bowl titles in four years _ the first team to do that _ to 90 victories in the 1990s, the most by any quarterback in any decade."Aikman's success on the field led to multiple championships and multiple seasons with the franchise. Aikmans personal game statistics and his outstanding leadership traits gave the team a huge push when it came down the stretch.  As Feldman explains Aikman "During his 12-year quarterbacking career with the Dallas Cowboys, Troy Aikman  set 45 team records including: 2,898 pass completions, accumulated a record-breaking 32,942 passing yards, completed 165 touchdowns, and led his club to six NFC East titles and four NFC Championship games from 1992-1995. Aikman is one of only four quarterbacks to guide his team to three Super Bowl victories"(Feldman).Aikman's ability to give his team a chance in late game situation was why he was known as a leader.

Troy Aikman was not just a leader on the field but the outside world to as he is the leader of many  medical centers too.Aikman gave up lots of time and money to this organization without hesitation as he opened," Teammates for Kids and the Troy Aikman Foundation have together built seven "Child Life Zones" at top hospitals across the United States (Oklahoma City, New York City, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston, Fort Worth, and Denver). Child Life Zones are state-of-the-art therapeutic play and educational environments for children and families that receive care within a hospital.  Unique amenities include high-tech electronics and games, a multi-use theatre, performance stage, therapeutic craft and play center, and more."Founded in 1992, the Troy Aikman Foundation for Children has touched many young lives through services such as creating colorful recreation areas in children's hospitals.Aikman's generosity provided many young kids with the things they needed most.He gave people a chance to become active and more athletic. Aikman has also given back to his community as he gave people chances to do things they never could,He also began to give something back to his hometown of Henryetta. Through his own money and some fund raising, he built the Troy Aikman Athletic Complex for the town's children and teens. "The morale in town is poor," Aikman told the Lexington Herald-Leader. "There are people there who think that because they're from a small town, they can't accomplish things.Aikman gave young people a chance at having a good time and exploring the new things whether it's from athletic or getting the health care they need Aikman will always be there.Aikman remains a hero in Henryetta, where they've named a street after him (Aikman Avenue) and where he has contributed money to build a health and fitness center for the local school. He sponsors a scholarship program at his old high school as well as UCLA and has set up a foundation to raise money for children's charities in the Dallas area. Aikman defines the meaning of a hero as he will keep giving through his entire life, he still involves himself in football as he is a announcer and also involves himself in other people's lives.Aikman was a powerful leader on the field as he put together a series of Super Bowl wins. Aikman is a hero because he leads his team instead of follows and he makes a difference doing it. Aikman not only showed his leading quality on the field but off to as he opened many medical centers as well as athletic centers.But what made AIkman so heroic was his passion to push through the rough patches and make the best out of every experience.

Troy Aikman has faced obstacles that has affected his life and others too like the team.He gave his all to get better learn and become the hero he is today. Aikman now freshman in college couldn't get started as he didn't fit the system, "From the start, it was a bad fit. Switzer ran a conservative wishbone offense that relied little on a quarterback's passing arm. As a sophomore, Aikman started the first four games of Oklahoma's national championship 1985 season, but suffered a broken leg in a 27-14 loss to Miami. Overall, he completed 27 of 47 passes, which means Oklahoma was throwing a dozen times a game. After Aikman was injured, Jamelle Holieway, a speedy running quarterback more geared toward the wishbone offense, stepped in and won the job forever. Aikman broke his leg and lost his job as a quarterback in the same year he didn't seem to give up as  coach Barry Switzer gave Aikman a chance elsewhere. Aikman transferred to UCLA, where he was required by NCAA rules to sit out the 1986 season. But he won the job as a junior in 1987 and, in two seasons, led the Bruins to a 20-4 record. Aikman completed 65 percent of his passes at UCLA, threw for 41 touchdowns and wound up ranked the third-best passer in college history. He guided the Bruins to Aloha Bowl and Cotton Bowl victories. Aikman's passion to push through the rough patches of life is what makes him so heroic, he puts the bad moments as an learning experience and through his career he has dealt with a variety of injuries and has pushed through every one. His nature to survive shows through his work on and off the field as he gives his team a better chance to come away with a win. Aikman took a beating as ESPN explains, "Aikman lost every game he played as a rookie, taking such a pounding in his 11 starts that he missed the other five, including Dallas' only victory."I was 22 years old, so I could absorb some of the hits. But The mental anguish was the most trying," Aikman said. "I didn't think so at the time, but ... that experience in '89 was a very positive thing for me because I never lost sight of how difficult it was to win in the National Football League"(ESPN).The mental and physical toll was taking its part as Aikman a rookie player got beat up in the pocket and was thankful his young body could stand it. He still didn't give in, but as his arm got better and his offensive line got better Aikman learned to avoid hits protect himself and developed as a rookie quarterback. Aikman has overcame a series of obstacles as illustrated above and through experiences he has became a better football player a better person and a better hero. Troy Aikman has powered through these obstacles and has made him a hero and more open to these challenges.

Troy Aikman was not only a world wide football superstar on the field but a hero off the field as well,Aikman has inspired many through his leadership on the field and his devotion to charitable causes, but his passion and will to survive is what made him one of football's biggest names. He took the time to make others happy and gave to charity as well as opening buildings for charity. He made a difference in other people's lives and continued to on the field. Aikman was a powerful leader on the field as he put together a series of Super Bowl wins and is a hero because he leads his team instead of follows and he makes a difference doing it. Aikman not only showed his leading quality on the field but off to as he opened many medical centers as well as athletic centers. But what made AIkman so heroic was his passion to push through the rough patches and make the best out of every experience. He learned from the bad and treasured the good, he never gave up and and has a positive mindset through his experiences. Aikman played "every game to win" which is what made him the hero he is today.