Hometown hero: Henryetta residents share tales of Hall of Famer and ex-Hen Troy Aikman.

From: Tulsa World (Tulsa, OK) | Date: August 7, 2006 | Copyright information

Byline: Jimmie Tramel

Aug. 7--HENRYETTA - Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Troy Aikman learned small-town values, and the value of hard work,while growing up in Henryetta.He baled hay, tended to farm animals and labored to succeed in football, baseball and basketball.

He learned life isn't fair while in Henryetta.And if he didn't learn how to play possum there, he at least learned how to cope with a possum when your buddies hide one under the seat of a pickup...

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