Everyone admires somebody, perhaps for something they do, say or believe. My 1is a person I've followed almost my entire life. Troy Aikman is a legend in the National Football League, and a2for me to learn from.

    I became interested in Troy when I 3a football game between his team and another famous team. Although I was too young to understand what the 4were doing, I admired how Troy5himself on and off the 6When it came to his chances, his accurate passes were amazing, making others easy to catch, and when he took7his helmet on the sidelines(旁观), he always seemed to be in a good mood. The more I learn about Troy, the more my 8in him grows.

    To build a children's 9in Irving, Texas, Troy10much of his own money. It11children in poor families to get free health care. I was not 12of his charitable side until I went to look for more about him.

    I 13Troy's football career until 2000, when he had to quit football because of all the blows he had taken to the14I was disappointed, but 15he hadn't suffered any more brain damage. Fox TV asked him to be a sports announcer, and Troy accepted as a way to16part of the game. Troy has been asked to play again by many teams, but he always.17and focuses on his hospital instead.

    Heroes are everywhere, helping worthy causes and influencing kids18 Not only was Troy an amazing football player, he's also a19and happy gentleman off the field. All these 20my eye, and that's why I'm proud Troy Aikman is my hero.