Troy Aikman Chokes up During 'Monday Night Football' While Discussing Former Colleague's Death
Aikman and Joe Buck choked up while remembering the longtime spotter, who had worked with them since 2018 and died after a six-year cancer battle.
- On Monday, ESPN commentators Troy Aikman and Joe Buck honored colleague David Moulton during the Monday Night Football broadcast between the Philadelphia Eagles and Dallas Cowboys.
- Moulton passed away over the weekend following a six-year battle with stage four renal cell cancer; his wife, Julie, announced the death on Saturday after he stepped away two months ago.
- Buck described Moulton as a "right-hand man in the booth for all these years of NFL coverage," crediting him for being "brilliant and just effortless" with information.
- During the third quarter, Buck stated Moulton "will not be replaced in this booth," prompting an emotional Aikman to respond, "No he will not," as his voice broke.
- Aikman later shared an Instagram tribute calling Moulton a "warrior until the very end," writing, "I'm grateful for the years we shared and will miss him deeply.
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Troy Aikman Fights Back Tears in ‘Monday Night Football’ Broadcast Booth During Somber Moment
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Joe Buck, tearful Troy Aikman pay tribute to late spotter David Moulton on ‘Monday Night Football’
Troy Aikman rarely has to search for words in a broadcast booth, but on Monday night he couldn’t find them for the man who had fed him so many since 2018. Joe Buck led ESPN’s Monday Night Football tribute to David Moulton, days after the longtime spotter died at 59 in hospice care. Moulton’s wife,…
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Troy Aikman chokes up during 'Monday Night Football' while discussing former colleague's death
Troy Aikman appeared to be fighting back tears during Monday night's Dallas Cowboys vs. Philadelphia Eagles game following the death of a colleague.
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