“We had a rough start, went through some difficult times, and had stretches when we didn’t speak. What I’ve learned, though, in life is that we remember those who make us better. Jimmy made me better.” That’s how Troy Aikman summed up Jimmy Johnson ’s impact on his life. The Hall of Fame coach and quarterback share a bond that stretches far beyond their Cowboys days.

The Cowboys’ legend crossed paths with Johnson when he recruited Aikman in college. In 1989, Johnson took over a struggling Dallas roster and made Aikman the No. 1 overall pick. Together, they turned the Cowboys into a 1990s dynasty, winning multiple Lombardi Trophies. Their connection didn’t end when the games did. After Johnson’s coaching career, the duo reunited as analysts for Fox Sports. Following Johnson’s reti

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