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Troy Aikman is former American football player which has an estimated net worth of $25 million.

Troy Aikman began his career when he joined the Oklahoma Sooners in 1984. Then, he transferred to UCLA Bruins from 1986 to 1989. During the first season for the team, he was redshirted, but he led the Bruins to a 20-4 record over the course of two seasons. He earned his Pac-10 Offensive Player of the Year and won the 1988 Davey O'Brien Award.

He landed a slot for the Dallas Cowboys when he was number one overall pick during the 1989 NFL Draft. As he led the team to winning three Super Bowl in 1993, 1994 and 1996. He stayed with the Cowboys until 2000, when Aikman announced his retirement on April 9, 2000.

During his stint with the Cowboys, he was named six-time Pro Bowl. He was also recognized as Walter Payton Man of the Year in 1996 and Super Bowl MVP in 1993.

After retirement, he became the FOX' NFC color commentator for one season. Then, Aikman was named as lead programming crew. He also has a radio talk show at Sporting News Radio.  He received Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2005, Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006, College Football Hall of Fame in 2008 and NCAA Silver Anniversary Award in 2014.

Troy Kenneth Aikman was born on November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California. He has two children from his former wife, The Real Housewives of Dallas' cast member Rhonda Worthey.

Earnings & Financial Data

Date

Category

Description

Amount

2018

Salary

Annual salary as a football commentator for Fox Sports

$1,000,000

2017

Salary

Annual salary as a football commentator for Fox Sports

$1,000,000

2016

Salary

Annual salary as a football commentator for Fox Sports

$1,000,000

2015

Sale of Asset

Selling price of Troy Aikman's French Normandy-style home in Dallas, Texas

$5,400,000

2014

Asset

Purchase value of Troy Aikman's French Normandy-style home in Dallas, Texas

$4,250,000

2001

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 2001

$10,060,000

2000

Bonus

Restructional bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 2000

$777,500

2000

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 2000

$2,890,000

2000

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 2000

$2,250,000

1999

Bonus

Restructional bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1999

$777,500

1999

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1999

$2,890,000

1999

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1999

$3,000,000

1999

Contract

A nine-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys

$85,500,000

1998

Bonus

Restructional bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1998

$777,500

1998

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1998

$1,030,000

1998

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1998

$3,750,000

1997

Bonus

Restructional bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1997

$340,000

1997

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1997

$1,030,000

1997

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1997

$4,500,000

1996

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1996

$4,000,000

1996

Bonus

Restructional bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1996

$340,000

1996

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1996

$1,030,000

1995

Bonus

Restructional bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1995

$340,000

1995

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1995

$1,030,000

1995

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1995

$1,120,000

1994

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1994

$1,490,000

1994

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1994

$1,750,000

1993

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1993

$1,490,000

1993

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1993

$2,500,000

1993

Contract

An eight-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys

$44,000,000

1992

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1992

$458,330

1992

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1992

$1,500,000

1991

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1991

$458,330

1991

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1991

$1,250,000

1990

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1990

$458,330

1990

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1990

$1,000,000

1989

Signing Bonus

Signing bonus with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1989

$458,330

1989

Salary

Base salary with the Dallas Cowboys for the year 1989

$787,000

1989

Contract

A six-year contract with the Dallas Cowboys

$11,040,000