The 58-year-old has battled migraines all his life.
Highlights
- During a recent MNF broadcast, viewers noticed Troy Aikman with notably red and bloodshot eyes, raising concerns about his health and speculations about his migraines.
- Aikman has a long history of migraines, which began in his childhood. Despite suffering from severe headaches, he didn’t seek medical advice until nearly 35 years after his first symptoms.
- Aikman had an illustrious football career, leading the Dallas Cowboys to three Super Bowl victories and earning six Pro Bowl selections. After retirement, he transitioned into broadcasting.
During a recent “Monday Night Football” broadcast, viewers observed that commentator Troy Aikman appeared with notably red and bloodshot eyes, raising concern and speculation about his health.
Social media platforms buzzed with questions regarding his well-being, with some fans wondering if his appearance was linked to his known history of migraines.
What the heck is up with Troy Aikman’s eyes? pic.twitter.com/ulqSTbfHMH
— Goodspeed 🐏 🏠 (@d_goodspeed) October 21, 2024
Aikman has previously been open about his struggles with migraines, a condition that has affected him throughout his life.
In past interviews, he described experiencing severe headaches accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound, symptoms that align with classic migraine episodes.
Migraines Run In The Aikman Family
Aikman’s battle with migraines began in his childhood.
Despite his sister being a “migraineur,” he didn’t initially realize that his headaches were migraines.
Throughout his illustrious football career, Aikman often played through the pain, taking nothing stronger than aspirin.
He didn’t consult a doctor about his migraines until nearly 35 years after first experiencing symptoms.
In an interview, Aikman revealed,
My father never saw the doctor for anything. Like father, like son, I guess. Whereas for my sister it was encouraged—you better go get this checked out—for me it was never even suggested I go see someone about it. Or complain about it.
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He added,
player, once you get into the season, is dealing with something. It’s taboo to say, ‘I’ve got a headache.’ When you make a living getting hit, almost everyone has a headache, so it’s not something that’s much talked about.
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His migraines were not caused by traumatic brain injuries, despite suffering multiple concussions during his career.
Troy Is A Three-Time Superbowl Winner And A Hall of Famer
Born on November 21, 1966, in West Covina, California, Troy Aikman rose to fame as the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys.
Selected first overall in the 1989 NFL Draft, he led the team to three Super Bowl victories in the early 1990s.
Over his 12-season career, Aikman earned six Pro Bowl selections and was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2006.
1993 …. Super Bowl XXVII Troy Aikman Throw 4 Touchdown Passes On His Way To Earning MVP Honors #CowboysNation pic.twitter.com/E3FaGl8ibY
— GSH (@gman416) December 2, 2019
After retiring from professional football, Aikman transitioned into broadcasting, becoming a well-respected NFL analyst.
His insights and commentary have been a staple on major networks, including Fox and ESPN, where he currently serves as a commentator for “Monday Night Football.”
Troy Has Two Daughters From His First Marriage
He married former Cowboys publicist Rhonda Worthey in 2000, and the couple had two daughters, Jordan and Alexa, before divorcing in 2011.
In 2017, Aikman married Catherine “Capa” Mooty, a high-end fashion retailer with two sons from a previous marriage.
However, it was revealed in July 2023 that Aikman and Mooty had officially divorced.
In June 2023, Troy Aikman publicly shared his relationship with Haley Clark during a vacation in Italy.
Clark, a significantly younger Southern Methodist University graduate, is the Senior Director of Sales at Q Clothier, a Dallas-based men’s custom clothing brand.
Neither Aikman nor Clark has publicly commented on the status of their relationship.
Additional Information
- As a sophomore at Henryetta High School, Aikman was the Oklahoma State typing champion.
- Before his football career took off, Aikman was drafted by the New York Mets in the 1985 MLB Draft but chose to pursue football instead.
