Troy Aikman Pays On-Air Tribute to David Moulton

Troy Aikman paid tribute to longtime broadcast colleague David Moulton during ESPN’s Monday Night Football broadcast, remembering him as a close friend whose death was reported by his wife, Julie. Aikman’s voice trembled as he spoke, and he paused before saying Moulton had left a hole in many people’s hearts. Co-commentator Joe Buck briefly responded as Aikman collected himself. Julie Moulton said her husband died while in hospice care after a six-year battle with stage-four renal cell cancer. Her statement also said he loved life and expressed gratitude for the support the family had received. The account of his illness and death came from his wife. Moulton worked behind the scenes as a researcher and spotter, helping broadcasters track players and developments during games. He worked with Aikman at Fox before continuing their partnership on ESPN’s Monday Night Football coverage. In an Instagram tribute, Aikman said Moulton had been his right-hand man since 2018 and that their professional relationship had grown into a friendship he cherished. Gary Danielson, the CBS college-football analyst, also remembered Moulton as a longtime colleague and trusted friend. Danielson said...