UCLA press release: Troy Aikman, one of the greatest quarterbacks in UCLA and NFL history, will have his number eight retired when the Bruins host ... number eight UCLA jersey retired is something ...

After three legendary years at UCLA, Troy Aikman was set to say goodbye to Bruins fans at the 1989 Cotton Bowl. Football is poetic. It is a story written as if the heartstrings had hands.

Jan. 2, 1989. Dallas, Texas. The Cotton Bowl. UCLA, led by legendary head coach Terry Donahue and Heisman finalist quarterback Troy Aikman finished the 1988 season with a heartbreaking loss to USC ...