Troy Aikman Biography
Troy Aikman is an American journalist currently working as a color commentator for ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcasts since February 2022. He was also the co-owner of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series team Hall of Fame Racing from 2005 to 2009. Previously, he was a former American football quarterback who played in the National Football League for 12 seasons with the Dallas Cowboys.
Nevertheless, he went to Henrietta High school in Oklahoma where he played football and baseball earning All-State honors. Additionally, he also won the 1983 Oklahoma high school state championship in typing. Aikman also went to the University of Oklahoma where he also pursued football instead of baseball under head coach Barry Switzer. Troy also went to UCLA Extension for further studies.
Additionally, Troy has won the Davey O’Brien Award at UCLA where he was selected first overall by the Cowboys in the 1989 NFL Draft. He has bagged six Pro Bowl selections and three Super Bowl titles from 1992 to 1995. He was also the MVP of Super Bowl XXVII. In 2006, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the College Football of Fame in 2008.
Troy Aikman Age
How old is Troy? Troy is 57 years old as of 2023. He was born on November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California, United States. In addition, he celebrates his birthday on November 21 every year and his zodiac sign is Sagittarius.
Troy Aikman Height
How tall is Troy Kenneth? The sports journalist is a man of above-average height. He stands at an approximate height of around 6 feet 4 inches equivalent to 1.93 meters. How much does he weigh? Aikman is estimated to have an average body mass of around 99 Kilograms in approximate.
Troy Aikman’s Wife
Troy was once named the most suitable bachelor in Dallas by Texas Monthly after dating the country singer Lorrie Morgan. He married the former Cowboys publicist Rhonda Worthey on April 8th, 2000 in Plano, Texas. Unfortunately, Rhonda and Troy separated on January 24th, 2011, and their divorce was finalized on April 12th, 2011. Worthey had a daughter named Rachel from her previous marriage and two daughters named Jordan Ashley and Ally alias Alexa Marie with Aikman.
Later on June 2nd, 2017, the journalist announced his engagement to the fashion retailer Catherine “Capa” Mooty on Instagram. In 2017, 1st of September Troy and Catherine married at Biltmore Four Seasons in Montecito, California. Nevertheless, Mooty has two sons with her ex-husband Jerry Mooty who is the nephew of Cowboys owner Jerry Jones.
Troy Aikman Family
Troy was born to his father Kenneth Myron Aikman and his mother Charlyn Bailey Aikman. Withal, the journalist has two older siblings named Tammy Aikman Powell the president of St. Anthony Hospital, and Terri Starns a registered nurse. Additionally, he is the uncle to Brady Foreman and Brooke Foreman-Green (Terri’s children) as well as Drew and Reid (Tammy’s children). Troy is the grandson of Myron Aikman and the nephew of Gene and Joanne.
Troy Aikman Salary
The journalist reached a deal in February 2022 with ESPN to join the Monday Night Football broadcasts with an estimated salary of around $17 million US dollars per annum. He had a base salary of around $27.4 million US dollars with bonuses of about $17.85 million US dollars during the peak of his NFL Career. He was the highest-paid athlete in the league in 1993.
Troy Aikman’s Net Worth
Kenneth Aikman has amassed an estimated net worth of around $65 million US dollars where he earned $55 million US dollars over 12 seasons in the league. His various endorsement deals like Wingstop, Nike, Rent-A-Center, Silvercar, Acme Bricks, and IDLife contribute to his net worth today. His fortune also includes the assets, investments, income, and money he has acquired in his NFL career and as a journalist.