Troy Aikman Memorabilia Buying Guide

By Sean J. O'Rourke

One of the most accomplished players in NFL history, Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman led the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships during his illustrious 12-year career. Aikman played his college ball at Oklahoma before an ankle injury cost him his starting job in 1985. After a redshirt season, Aikman took the offensive reigns of the UCLA Bruins and led them to a 20-4 record in two years as a starter. After winning the 1988 Davey O'Brien Award as the nation's top collegiate quarterback, Aikman was drafted first overall by Jimmy Johnson and the Dallas Cowboys in 1989. In his second career game, Aikman threw his first career touchdown to Michael Irwin, a glimpse of things to come. Despite the franchise struggling to find an identity, Aikman blossomed into a star. As the Cowboys surrounded Aikman with talent in the form of Emmit Smith, Michael Irving, Russell Maryland, Darren Woodson, Charles Haley and Ken Norton Jr., the former first overall pick would lead Dallas to three Super Bowl Championships during the mid-1990s. Teamed with Irving and Smith, the trio became the core of one of the most unstoppable forces in football history.

A six-time Pro Bowler, authentic Troy Aikman is essential for true Dallas Cowboys fans around the globe. Aikman's legacy as the one of the greatest signal callers in NFL history developed during a 12-year career and was acknowledged in 2006 when the great quarterback was enshrined into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Great assets for every Cowboys fan around the world, I've compiled my five favorite Troy Aikman autographed items for the serious football collector.

• Signed NFL Football: The quintessential asset for a serious sports collection, this authentic NFL football is hand-signed by Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman in distinct silver ink. Along with his prominent signature, the All-Pro quarterback has also inscribed his trademark No. 8. An absolute must-have for every fan of America's Team, Troy Aikman took the reigns of a 1-15 Cowboys team and turned them into the greatest sports dynasty of the 1990s. This authentic Troy Aikman autographed football makes a great cornerstone for your sports room and comes complete with a Schwartz Sports Credit Card of Authenticity. Add one of the game's true greats, Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman, to your team today!

• Autographed Roger Staubach / Troy Aikman Collage: The perfect centerpiece for your football room, this custom-framed collage brings together the two greatest quarterbacks in Dallas Cowboys franchise history: Hall of Famers Troy Aikman and Roger Staubach. Long before the two came together to form a NASCAR racing team, Staubach and Aikman led America's Team to a combined five Super Bowl Championships. Between them, Aikman and Staubach share a combined 12 Pro Bowls, 10 All-Pro selections, one Heisman Trophy and two spots in Canton's Pro Football Hall of Fame. This handsome collage is a must-have for the serious sports collector and comes complete with a Stack of Plaques Certificate of Authenticity. Hand-signed by two of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, don't miss this chance to make a true Hall of Fame addition to your collection!

• Signed UCLA Helmet: Former first-overall pick Troy Aikman has hand-signed this authentic gold UCLA helmet in black ink. Years before shredding NFL defenses with his rocket arm strength, College Hall of Famer Troy Aikman was skyrocketing through the NCAA's record books. Aikman's junior season saw the budding superstar lead his UCLA Bruins to a 10-2 record and a victory in the 1987 Aloha Bowl. The following season Aikman took home the Davey O'Brien award as the nation's best collegiate quarterback and led his Bruins to a victory in the Cotton Bowl in January 1989. A true asset for your sports room, this genuine UCLA helmet is hand-signed by College and Pro Football Hall of Famer Troy Aikman and comes complete with both a Schwartz Sports Credit Card of Authenticity and an image from the signing. Don't pass up this great opportunity to add one of the game's all-time greatest stars to your collection today with this Troy Aikman autographed helmet!

• Signed Dallas Cowboys Helmet: One of the greatest quarterbacks in NFL history, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman has hand-signed this authentic Dallas Cowboys helmet in distinct blue ink. To add some extra flair, the former first overall pick has also inscribed his signature No. 8 and "HOF 2006" below his signature. As the quarterback of America's Team, Aikman led the Cowboys to three Super Bowl Championships while taking home the Super Bowl XXVII Most Valuable Player Award. A must-have for every true Dallas football fan, this Troy Aikman autographed helmet is officially licensed by the National Football League and includes an individually-numbered hologram from Mounted Memories. A Hall of Fame addition to your sports room, add this authentic Troy Aikman autographed helmet to your collection today!

• Signed Photo: A perfect shot of the unmistakable Hall of Famer, this Troy Aikman autographed 8x10 captures the Hall of Famer keeping his cool in the pocket before delivering a strike down the field. Troy Aikman's Hall of Fame career came to a close after the 2000 season, leaving behind a legacy every player dreams about and fans will never forget. As the starting quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys, Aikman led the America's Team to three Super Bowl Championships and built dynasty remembered as one of the most dominant in sports history. A great addition for your collection, this top-quality 8x10"shot of Troy Aikman comes complete with a Hollywood Collectibles Certificate of Authenticity. Don't pass up a chance to make this great photograph complete with a high-quality custom frame!

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