Ranking the 10 most impressive trios in sports history

cowboys dallas troy aikman espn emmit smith michael irvin nfl network — Former Dallas Cowboys Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith and Michael Irvin are interviewed before the game against the Washington Redskins at Texas Stadium. The trio are being inducted into the Dallas Cowboy Ring of Honor at half time. (Credit: Tim Heitman-USA TODAY Sports)

3. Troy Aikman, Emmit Smith and Michael Irvin

Known as “The Triplets,” Aikman, Smith and Irvin were drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in back-to-back-to-back NFL drafts and played a significant part in creating the Dallas dynasty in the ‘90s.

The group helped the Cowboys win three Super Bowls in four seasons, had 19 combined Pro Bowl selections and entered the Pro Football Hall of Fame.

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