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Allow Troy Aikman to introduce himself.

987 Archivesformer Dallas Cowboys quarterback turned Fox Sports analyst is known throughout the sports world as one of the best football players in his time. However, it was not Aikman's keen eye of football that had everyone talking last night.

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A photo of the sports analyst during the NFC Championship Game went viral on Twitter when a user noticed that he looked eerily similar to the rapper Jay Z.

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Once the internet took notice of this incredible phenomenon, the jokes started rolling.

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Reddit user BlantGod stole the show when they posted a side by side comparison of Aikman and Jay Z.

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Here's hoping the two can one day collaborate on a hip hop sports album, possibly named Watch the Bowl. Or something.

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