Published 16:56 IST, January 13th 2020

Jimmy Johnson in tears after SURPRISE Pro Football Hall of Fame induction on live TV

Jimmy Johnson led the Dallas Cowboys to two Super Bowls in the 1990s. The Dallas Cowboys legend has now been inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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Former Pittsburgh Steelers coach Bill Cowher and Dallas Cowboys coach Jimmy Johnson were latest names to be elected to  Pro Football Hall of Fame. Bill Cowher was informed of turn of events on live television during cover of Tennessee Titans vs Baltimore Ravens match-up. Jimmy Johnson, on or hand, was informed of incident during halftime show of Seahawks vs Packers match-up.

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Pro Football Hall of Fame: Jimmy Johnson receives life-changing surprise during Seahawks vs Packers

Hall of Fame President and CEO David Baker paid a surprise visit to Jimmy Johnson when Dallas Cowboys legend was covering Seahawks vs Packers matchup. With fellow Super Bowl-winning coach Bill Cowher being given news in a similar fashion, Jimmy Johnson was overcome with emotion having seen David Baker in studio. 

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" only thing I can think of is all assistant coaches that worked for me, all great players that have played for me, y're reason I'm here," Jimmy Johnson was n quoted as saying. "This is so special to me because when you've put in work that we put in, it's nice to kw people appreciate it." Jimmy Johnson's induction in Pro Football Hall of Fame was greeted with applause from people in studio. cameras n turned to a member of Jimmy Johnson's all-conquering 1990s Dallas Cowboys side. 

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Troy Aikman brought to tears after Jimmy Johnson's Pro Football Hall of Fame induction

Troy Aikman was quarterback for Jimmy Johnson's Dallas Cowboys back in 1990s. During ir glory days, Johnson led Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles. Troy Aikman, who was a vital cog in that machine, was understandably emotional after anuncement came to light.

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16:37 IST, January 13th 2020