On this day in history - 1989 Troy Aikman was drafted

[big dog cowboy]

 

[cowboyec]

8

 

[Silver N Blue]

What a great day!

 

[jazzcat22]

The 2nd of the triplets.
Irvin in 88
Aikman in 89
Emmitt in 90

 

[jazzcat22]

I remember many so called experts suggested Dallas pass on Aikman, and take Tony Mandrich.

Wonder if this place was here back then, how many fans would have agreed with that.

 

[maryquality]

One of the happiest days for us Cowboys fans!!

 

[Established1971]

I was there that day have a photo of Aikman holding up the jersey. I dont know how to embed a photo here or Id show

 

[MapleLeaf]

A great decision for the organization and the fans.

 

[CT Dal Fan]

Not many people discuss what happened in 1988 that led the Cowboys to get Aikman.

Entering the last week of the '88 season, both the Cowboys and Packers were 3-12. The Cowboys lost to the Eagles, but the Packers upset the Cardinals. This gave Dallas the #1 overall pick that they used on Troy.

The entire history of the Cowboys- maybe even the NFL- could have been altered if Green Bay lost....