Cowboys Legend Troy Aikman: An Untold Oral History | Undeniable with Joe Buck

[@andrewreid1984]

I am one of the biggest 49er fans from the early eighties. I can't tell you how much I disliked the Dallas Cowboys and Troy because they kept stopping the Niners in the NFC championship games. I might of disliked him back then but I have always respected the heck out of that man. I respected him because of his relentless focus on winning. It does not surprise me at all that he has become successful in the broadcast booth as well. Troy is the kind of friend we all need in our lives because you know he will hold you accountable for your bullshit. So happy that he is healthy and happy in life.

[@RTD3]

Most of us Cowboys fans feel the same way about Montana (but not so much for Young).

[@ChrisPyle]

3 Super Bowl titles. Responsible for 2 of the 4 Buffalo losses and a win against Pittsburg in 96. Growing up an Eagles fan, I didn't really appreciate how good Mr. Aikman was until watching old games later in life. If you live in Philadelphia, any team but Dallas was the consensus, but I give credit where credit is due. Much respect.

[@johnselwitz5362]

I’m a Steelers fan and my earliest football memory was crying after Pittsburgh lost to Dallas in Super Bowl 30, I was 5 years old at the time. As I got older, I began to love more than just the Steelers, I loved the game itself and had admiration for those who left their mark on the NFL. One of those players was Aikman. He was everything a quarterback should strive to be. His stats won’t blow your mind but he was a winner and a leader. To this day, the Cowboys have yet to find a quarterback to fill his shoes. Romo couldn’t do it despite putting up better numbers, and Dak likely isn’t the guy either.

[@scottphillips4992]

Troy Aikman is a class act. He's open and honest with his emotions and talking about what went on during his career. Choking up when discussing the OKC bombing and his sister makes you realize he's just a regular guy that happens to be a HOF Quarterback.

[@mas5867]

He is on my short list of people who I wish I was friends with. Appears to be a really cool guy. I bet the super bowl years were beyond fun.

[@eac1235]

To bad most of the people he played with lack class and dignity. The 90s Cowboys were a grubby collection of steroid /drug users and abusers, criminals and women/wife abusers. Let's not forget the "White House " where players went to get high and revel in a debauched lifestyle. Less than 2 miles from Valley Ranch. Just like a sports beat writer said "If this is America's team then woe is America.

[@Ornitorrincopozolero]

​@@OneIssueVoterwho even called him that lmao like why even make this comment

[@georgepimentel3072]

I THOUGHT CAPT. AMERICA WAS QB BRADY???

[@georgepimentel3072]

Roger Staubach...I HATED HIS JAZZ CAUSE HE ALWAYS BEAT MY FEAR SOME FOUR SAM RAMS...

[@pamelaearwood2170]

Troy and Emmitt were two greats that didn’t disgrace the team or themselves. Proud to be a fan! Proud that my son was able to look up to them!

[@JohnBarnett-q1l]

Excellent post ❤thanks for these memories, John Barnett revisited December 19 2024 ❤❤❤ God's grace and blessings Troy❤

[@green_monday]

I worked with Troy as a Director/Producer on much of his earliest TV/advertising work. He was HORRIBLE on camera when he started. BUT he is the person you see -- he is a humble Oklahoma boy just as in awe of the opportunities he's been given as we are of what he accomplished. Very nice person.

[@TheStarWarsCurmudgeon]

Never saw a tougher Cowboys quarterback than Troy. The hits he took, especially in the early years and those NFC East battles, were brutal...yet he stood in there and delivered strikes every time. Today's "elite" quarterbacks wouldn't have lasted half a season. Troy is one of my favorites from back in the day.

[@eac1235]

Well you definitely didn't see Roger Staubach play. Roger faced off against really nasty defenses on a weekly basis and none of the rules to protect the quarterback. Troy played in an era where the rules had already changed and of course post 2006 its a joke anymore. Yeah,Troy was still tough as nails though.

[@whoa2767]

How about the hits that Don Meredith took and the injuries he played with !! Enjoyed the this interview !!! Both Joe and Troy !!!!!

[@williamcarr3976]

Meredith was injured in a game where he suffered broken ribs and a punctured lung..... And kept playing!!!!! Now that’s tough While football is still a violent sport, todays game is not nearly as brutal as it was back in those days.

[@Nikt203]

As a giants fan u used to hate this man but boy do I appreciate him now, love listening to these older QBs that I grew up watching.

[@ThunderPants13]

I was never a fan of Oklahoma, UCLA, or the Dallas Cowboys, but I'm a big fan of Troy Aikman. He was a great player but an even better person.

[@mathewfines8727]

I really appreciate Troy for his honest emotive responses about things that have mattered in his Life. He's an admirable human being, I reckon.

[@SeasonSupreme]

Troy Aikman and Joe Buck make a great duo, this makes MNF so much better

[@roboninja3194]

Buck is awful. Aikman is great.

[@bobbenbrown123]

​@@roboninja3194douchy comment 🤡🤓. HATER

[@laithakkad2221]

@@roboninja3194 Buck has improved so much in recent years, especially after he went to ESPN for MNF.

[@frankvigilante3423]

I have watched my famous sports figures being interviewed and I believe Troy is one class act.What a gentleman and truly great competitor

[@joedapro7236]

This is one of the most entertaining interviews, I have ever seen, heard! Joe Bucks questions are not only well timed, but probing as well! Now to confess, I'm not only a Boomer Sooner fan for several decades. BUT, a Cowboys fan for almost the same duration! I could listen to this over, and over again. What stands out most for me is Troy's midwestern values, and his work ethics! Wish more Americans had these values now!!!!!

[@scottoslund]

Amen! 💯% agree!!

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Though a Niner fan; I’ve always liked Troy. Great talent, great guy. Excellent analyst too.👍🏈

[@bucksolo703]

Troy is the best guy. I was in Kindergarten in 1990 and I told everyone my name was Troy. So the teacher asked my mom is his name Troy and she said no and laughed and told the teacher that I loved Troy Aikman and wanted to be like Troy lol. Great times

[@crusader4273]

Never saw this video before, and if there was ever a moment to reveal the real honest to god man that Troy Aikman has shown to be...here it is folks. A super classy guy,with a real deep sense of compassion. 🏆

[@tacotom3492]

Born/Raised in DFW area and although I never have encountered Troy, my mother did at a local grocery store with a GF. Tom Thumb or Minyards (can't remember) early 90s after they had won 1-2 SB.. Obviously Troy was a huge star and my mother was waiting in line behind and all I remember her telling me was that he was the nicest, polite and easy going man .. friendly. Mom said he talked to people around him and Mom told him we're proud of y'all Troy .. said he couldn't have been more of a gentleman. ✌️

[@plarkin6433]

I enjoyed this! I'm in Ellis County, Texas, and we love you.Thank you for sharing about yourself.

[@tesstikles3225]

This interview is 8 years old for anyone wondering when they said we've been working in the booth for 14 years because it's actually 22 years now

[@rajeshdesai6351]

That makes sense because at 0:55, it shows Brady having 4 SB rings. It should be 7. Aikman is a class act. It's a shame he can't comment on the quality of the product now, compared to when he played the game. He got reprimanded a couple of times for some terrible "roughing the passer" and ""defenseless receiver" calls. It will be interesting to see how Brady does in the commentary booth, next year.

[@jameseckel674]

Thank you for the info

[@buildtexaustin2412]

🙏

[@matthewalkman386]

Yeah the dead giveaway is Aikman looks older now

[@FallacyUnknown]

Been looking for this interview for years man

[@bumrush5314]

Been an eagles fan the whole time Troy played. Hated em then but have come to respect him over the years. Good man.

[@MileyKeyhole-lz4bb]

Great interview. Class act. I'm 50+ years in Dallas and Troy Aikman is the real deal.

[@sadiqqdaoud4210]

Lifelong Eagle fan here. I am grateful that your mother made it through that terrible disease Troy. I know you have said that she should not have made it but God said she would as has others. I am grateful for you and your family that she is still here. On a side note in my opinion you are an excellent commentator!!

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Actually your a closet cowboy fan

[@SuperPuffProductions]

Classy bro.

[@Michael_Braddy]

@@SuperPuffProductionsI didn't even know there were classy Philly fans. That was cool.

[@scottdavidson526]

​@@Michael_BraddyThat was low, but somewhat true.

[@pasal2128]

​@@kevinbrooks1104either you're A cowboy Fan or Not. None of the closest crapolla 🤢.

[@stevenfrost6441]

Troy is a class act. I met him one time in '98 while working at Dillard's in Irving Mall in Dallas. His house had just burned down and he was buying some new clothes. He talked with me briefly and was very polite. Wish I could have got his autograph but it was against store policy!

[@AllAutomotive1410]

As a lifelong Cowboy fan I was elated when they won the Super Bowl in 92. Troy is such a stand up guy and it shows in this interview. I love how Joe tries to make Troy laugh. I'm sure it's because he know how intense Troy is all the time. It just shows their friendship is a good one. Thanks Joe for interviewing your friend and partner in crime. Always love to listen to you guys do NFL games!

[@pdinnj]

Troy Aikman! I've been a fan since the last year at UCLA! You and the All- Stars of the Dallas Cowboys returned that franchise to it's glory!!! Thanks for all the great memories!!

[@johnphelan4215]

I'm a lifelong Giants fan who sat in the upper deck of the Meadowlands for years cheering for Lawrence Taylor to break this guy in half. That said, hearing this interview I freaking love him. The idea that to this day he's pissed that he and Jimmy are not regarded the same as Brady and Belichick because Jimmy didn't have the drive to get there is amazing. And then to hear him apply that as a parent to say "Whatever you do, do you want to be great, or do you just want to go through the motions?" is incredible. He makes everyone around him better.

[@J.Wick.]

Aikman will always be my QB. I see #8 I see Troy. Hell of a leader.

[@smalltownkid05]

Troy was and still is my all time favorite player. Growing up in the 90s I didn't understand all the behind the scenes stuff but I knew they could've been even greater if things were different.

[@richardcoronado4081]

Cowboys fan here. Yes indeed Troy Aikman became the face of the great 1990s Dallas Cowboys, an iconic, lagendary player who talks like it is, tells it like it is. No nonsense, stand up type of guy. Well respected among his teammates, fans and the sports world in general.

[@jeffreywhitlock4882]

So proud of him and what he did for the Cowboys.

[@baymaxc1647]

Troy your a class act! you guys Brought us so much joy, Thank you All

[@derrickdpatton]

This was well done. I know Troy was/is not comfortable about talking about himself ----- this was outstanding

[@dttruman]

Yeah, talking about the bombing seemed really uncomfortable for him with that long moment of silence.

[@R2B2YT]

lifelong Niner fan, have nothing but respect for Troy...always been a class act and a fierce competitor.

[@deandraper2342]

I am one of the biggest die hard cowboy fans. I grew up with Troy aikman as the quarterback of the Dallas Cowboys. He has always been and always will be my child's hero. Dc4l #number8

[@rog9601]

I was at the Rams game in November 1990. What was exciting was that not only did they beat a good Rams team, but you could see and feel the team getting better. I did not know then that Troy was tired of it all, but he certainly made the right choice by sticking around !

[@_Dave_S]

Troy Aikman was my favorite player during the 90s, even my son's name is Troy because of him. He was not only a great player, but he's a tremendous person on top of it. I have learned many things about Troy and his family that I didn't know before, so my thanks to the both of you for doing this interview. I greatly enjoyed it.

[@ellisonlowrimore7751]

As a 47 year Cowboys fan I was beyond excited when we drafted him. I knew the first season was the last bad season. Such a class act. DC4L

[@chriscolfer2915]

He is the most honest NFL player ever!!!

[@lightyearsfromhome1165]

Packer Fan here. Troy a true gentleman, athlete, and brilliant mind. The 90s Cowboys really solidified the mystique of the Cowboys. Its slowly dwindling as the magic fades. Back then Troy dominated the Pack.

[@ericbadili7846]

Didn't search for this video...just showed up as per my KZbin algorithms. What a great interview and was able to watch this all the way through. Great stuff...Troy and Joe have the greatest chemistry!

[@frankcilona3363]

I've know Troy for a few years and never knew of some of these stories. He's a class act and is good for the sport of football, broadcasting and most importantly representing the Pro Football Hall of Fame. He's great at what he does because he dedicates himself 100% to what he is doing. Thanks Troy for your friendship!

[@jameswade1940]

Absolutely outstanding!!! He is great on MNF!!

[@scottoslund]

I’m not sure that I’ve ever seen a more beautiful interview. It’s rare to see a person of Troy’s stature to be so transparent. Hearing Troy’s account of the bombing was so gritty and down to earth. It’s a rare person who can empathize so deeply with another as he did with his sister. Well done Troy and Joe. I’m a better person for having watched this.

[@topJimmyP1984]

Great interview, Troy is a legend and class act!

[@philipschifano5876]

This is great. Troy great story teller.

[@RuiCâmaraPina]

A fabulous quaterback, a great human being, a classy man!! Thank you Troy, thank you Joe Buck, the two of you are the best !

[@billdoller3674]

Underrated QB, one of the most accurate most certainly. If he playe din a West Coast offense, his numbers would be much greater.

[@tonymeehan7859]

what is there not to like about Try Aikman? He back stopped the Cowboys to 3 fantastic Super Bowl finishes! He Remains my favorite QB of all time. I'm bias be a Cowboys fan, but man what a ride those times were!! Class act the whole way.

[@dave3156]

As a Reskins fan, we had to hate the Cowboys. This was a moving interview and agree that Troy is a class act. Jerry really f'd up by not keeping Jimmy--they could have had a destiny for years in Dallas. This interview also shows why you guys are great together in the booth. Excellent video!!!

[@xtbum3339]

As a long time suffering Cowboys' fan, look forward to the day the egotistical, meddler is no longer with us. JS

[@RuiCâmaraPina]

Troy is a top 5 Quarterback, a fabulous player, a great competitor, and a classy guy ! Thanks Troy, from this Portuguese fan who's still at pains for that loss in the 94 championship..!

[@kenwagler4523]

Been a cowboy fan during the fun years of America. Now,,,Im still a dallas fan. But,,not a NFL fan any longer,,, . Sad. But,,,Love Aikman,,,hes a good man!

[@ThePuccios]

Oh my gosh, how is it possible i didn't know about this wonderful format till now????? 😍🏈

[@Nocona46]

What a class act!! Troy is the BEST!

[@colleenmonfross4283]

I am not much of a football fan but I have always greatly admired Troy Aikman. He is such a class act. I remember when some of his teammates were acting like idiots in Dallas, drawing a lot of unwanted and unnecessary negative public attention to the team (Michael Irvin, etc.) but he always remained above all that. The Cowboys were never the same again after the loss of Troy. Actually, they lost their best asset when Tom Landry left, he and Troy were very much alike, fair and square. We need more people like them again.

[@BluesJammer69]

Troy ... was the only player who showed up at Irvin's trial !

[@annegreene7690]

This was Nice! I’m all smiles.Great Men,Great Fathers! 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽Good Job!

[@daveperfetti2802]

Awesome, as a Steelers fan I did not like him when he was playing, but what a good couple of guys. Respect to you both

[@StevenSmith-br5tb]

Aikman is the real deal and a role model at so many levels. Easily one of my favorite QBs of all time. And that’s coming from an older-timer that grew up watching the old war horses from as far back as the late 70s.

[@G274Me]

Glad Jimmy is FINALLY being inducted to the ring of honor. Bout time Jerry swallowed his pride.

[@richardeverson6994]

Ring of idiots u mean

[@mikem5852]

Here here!!!

[@scottdavidson526]

This past Saturday.

[@pasal2128]

From A Life Long Cowboys Fan. Still have the sulphur taste of Firing T Landry.

[@violetscott5628]

@@pasal2128Coach had to go. He’s fired thousands of players over his career. He got fired. Everyone gets fired. Ask Drew Pearson what he thinks about Coach getting fired.

[@loucaruso3971]

Interviewing Troy Always Had So Much Honesty & Poise, At Times It's Hysterical !!!!

[@silvinoortiz8138]

Awesome interview just saw it in 2024 today

[@KH-jc3ts]

Great interview. Troy Aikman is an iconic QB ❤🏈

[@ravivaradhan4956]

Amazing interview! Much respect for Troy Aikman - what a wonderful person.

[@fttommy]

Actually is pretty incredible to hear Troy talk about his head injuries because I always wondered if he had any long term negative effects from playing. I remember watching the times he got hurt growing up and thinking about all the players who have had CTE issues after retiring. It is good to hear that he is doing well so long after playing because I do enjoy watching Buck and him announce games. This was a really good interview!

[@thestagels]

I ran across joe bucks .videos. I been a cowboys fan way before they became big winners. as troy speaks of his intensity to win. I can relate. I have so much more respect for troy and Joe. I must have watched this video 10x . is so inspiring to me .on my way to rebuilding my business and life. Joe keep them coming. you never know who or when your going to influence someone life. blessings big time Joe

[@judithwoodworth1801]

Enjoyed this interview immensely

[@ace4now]

Love this! Much appreciated, Troy and Joe. You two are the BEST on game day!

[@bilparker7908]

Great interview!!! I found myself teary-eyed a few times during the interview.

[@otiplacyendor8672]

News flash here we are 8 years later watching him grow old on tv😂

[@stevesosebee5860]

I love Troy, I have been a Cowboys fan since 1967 😊

[@charliepickard7798]

I was never a Cowboys fan, but I've always had a lot of respect for Troy. I enjoy Troy and Joe as much as I did Madden and Summerall.

[@maxvonberg7866]

What a lovely interview. He comes across as a really humble man.

[@yojoe2059]

Thanks was really a great interview! Thanks! 👍God bless!

[@chrisfetner332]

Jerry squandered a lifetime of respect and success.

[@dominicvergnetti]

Every single interview on undeniable is so dam good! Keep them coming!

[@terrymurphy8473]

What a unbelievable interview by Buck 👍

[@luciodeleon1998]

This is old, 14 years together, right now I believe they been in the booth together for 22 years

[@Denyshowe]

What an interesting interview of a great player and good all-around guy.

[@tomgorman748]

As a lifelong Eagles fan, I can truly say that I respect this man and wish him no ill will. And I enjoy listening to him for football telecasts. None of which I can say about Michael Irvin.

[@tagamarlin1]

Fantastic interview!

[@YouDontKnow-that]

Nobody classier. Nobody at his level that is as grounded as Troy. In h.s in 1991, I did a paper on "Famous person you would like to sit down and have supper with" or something like that. My paper was on Troy Aikman. That was in 1991. My answer would be the same today in 2023. ❤

[@da7heaven]

Rams, Angels, Lakers were also my teams growing up! I've liked Troy since his Oklahoma Sooners days. Sad he broke his leg and had to transfer, but thankful he bloomed at UCLA and Dallas.

[@oceanbluebandflorida]

Met him walking on a plane from LAX to Dallas summer of 1990 on his way back to camp Spoke for 10-15 min about breaking his ankle at OU vs UM, Jimmy Johnson, all the Canes on the team and more - was super nice

[@jeremiahrose4681]

I'm a huge pac-12 fan, pac-10 back when Troy played at UCLA. From AZ, big ASU fan during that time, but man I loved watching Troy play at UCLA. I can't stand the Cowboys, but always liked Aikman. Class act for sure.

[@johnott4921]

Troy Aikman is the man. He was the one I always routed for growing up. One super tough man took some huge hits throwing a bomb pass and just kept going!! Good salt of the earth guy with good morals and values put there by Oklahoma baby Boomer Sooner!!

[@mattm7798]

Still boggles my mind that not only have the Cowboys not won a superbowl since 1995, not only have they not been to one, they have not even made it to the NFC championship since 1995. When you have that sort of drought, it's leadership, not the players/coaches.

[@THuynh-28]

This was cool. Growing up a huge Cowboys fan during the 90s with my dad. The feeling I get when I see my favorite player and know their stories is awesome. Thank you.

[@breal1183]

I know everyone is going to think I am nuts, but my favorite Cowboys team was the 1991 Cowboys!! Something about the hunger they had to finally turn it around and go to Washington and beat the undefeated Reskins, then go to Philly and beat the Eagles late in the year. Plus, l loved Issiac Holt & Jack Del Rio!! Holt never gets mentioned. He was a pure hitter.

[@hughobrien4139]

I really hope to see them grow old. Maybe not on television but just an occasional, here we are and we’re still alive and well. I watched segment to learn a little more about a very influential man I’ve always held in high regards. He made his sister my Hero. I hope and pray she sees nothing but sunshine the rest of her days.

[@dipeshlall]

New respect for Troy. And I am a Niner fan.

[@travisstoneking4049]

Glad to see Jimmy in the Cowboys hall of fame Jerry should of put him in there awhile ago.

[@Torontolaw]

A legend in college and the NFL!!!! And one of the best announcer that ever retired form any sport to be on TV

[@timhowell6929]

Troy is a class act!

[@travishendrix7026]

We love you in Dallas Troy. You got to grow up and play ball in Jim Shoulders hometown. He himself is a fine example of being a champion. Thanks for the great memories. Good times we had. How Bout Them Cowboys!!

[@jimharney1859]

Great story and life. Enjoyed watching you play ball.

[@danschneider7369]

This was fantastic! Reminds me why I’ve always had so much admiration and respect for Troy. As a lifelong Cowboy fan, he’s at the top of the legendary heap.

[@cadehavard6077]

Love this interview.

[@chrisfetner332]

Great human being. Much more intelligent than the average athlete.

[@leilanisunsets1362]

My brother Troy had to wear braces too. When he was a little he felt so small and was brutally, tackled, bullied and traumatized for being in braces. I don't know if my brother knew this about Troy AIKMAN but Troy was his favorite football 🏈 player ever 🏈

[@stephendwane8166]

Just found these, excellent interviews, singletary n Shan sharpe were 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@DFW817]

Need to bring back this podcast.

[@Bork19]

Troy’s story about 2-8 go to state reminds me of a team from my state when I played: 2-5 entering the last game, we were up on them 29-7 in the 4th and something clicked in them and they came back and barely lost 36-34 and snuck in the playoffs. Somehow they beat the conference champs the next week and gave the eventual champs a 41-35 double overtime battle that ended with them getting stopped on 1. A 2-6 team was 1 yard and a pat away from a state championship appearance.

[@5theye546]

Troy Please take over the GM/Head Coach for the Dallas Cowboys....bring us back to greatness Brother Troy. Show us the Light Brother

[@gw5877]

Fantastic Interview!

[@cpat7065]

What a great interview. Wish I had Troy's hair.