Thursday, July 21, 2005

It's three and in for 'Triplets' Aikman, Irvin, and Smith

By JEAN-JACQUES TAYLOR / The Dallas Morning News

IRVING – The more owner Jerry Jones thought about it, the more he wanted to induct Troy Aikman, Michael Irvin and Emmitt Smith into the Ring of Honor on the same day.

It seemed so fitting.

After all, they were drafted in successive years. They helped the Cowboys win three Super Bowls in the '90s and earn the title of Team of the Decade. And they were nicknamed "The Triplets."

When each of the players embraced the idea, it thrilled the owner.

Jones announced Wednesday evening at Texas Stadium that Aikman, Irvin and Smith would be the 13th, 14th and 15th players inducted into the club's exclusive Ring of Honor.

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