A ‘90s Inspiration
It was not only his talent on the court that made Troy Aikman the 1993 Superbowl MVP, 1997 Walter Payton NFL Man of the Year, GQ’s God’s Quarterback, and a Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor awardee. He also deserved these titles because of his passion and resilience and his rough and tough gameplay. On top of that, he also had to overcome many medical issues in the past and knew how to keep a good balance between media coverage and his personal life.
A ‘90s Inspiration
God’s Quarterback
When you are a pro athlete, you will be aware that injuries are a major occupational hazard. Aikman has definitely undergone his fair share of those. In 1993, GQ dubbed the 27-year-old football player “God’s Quarterback” and made him the cover of that issue. However, there was more happening behind the scenes than one might think. “When we were doing the shoot, I couldn’t move… I was in back spasms. They propped me up against the wall,” Aikman told GQ years after it happened. The football icon also had to deal with a major back injury and managed to work through treatment and keep playing.
God’s Quarterback