Troy Aikman is one of the most recognizable voices in sports broadcasting, but his career was almost cut short thanks to Tom Brady and Eli Manning.

Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Aikman was a legend on the NFL field, and he has become a star in the broadcast booth too, renowned for his hot takes .

He first joined Fox Sports as a color commentator for the 2001 season, and was named to the network's lead announcing crew soon after, teaming up with Joe Buck.

The pair have worked together now for almost a quarter of a century, and have covered an impressive six Super Bowls to date, while also landing in the list of the highest-paid broadcasters in America .

One of those big games, though, nearly prematurely ended Aikman's career.

Troy Aikman contemplated retirement after Super

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