Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith is an American former professional football running back best known for his career with the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL).
Emmitt Smith is an American former professional football running back best known for his career with the Dallas Cowboys and Arizona Cardinals in the National Football League (NFL). He became the NFL’s all-time leading rusher in 2002 and retired with 18,355 rushing yards and a record 164 rushing touchdowns. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
Early life and college career
Smith was born in Pensacola, Florida, and later played college football for the Florida Gators. His college success helped establish him as a top running back prospect before the 1990 NFL Draft.
NFL career
Selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the 1990 NFL Draft, Smith became one of the defining players of the 1990s. He spent 13 seasons with Dallas and two with Arizona.
Records and achievements
Smith set major career records for rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, and he was a key part of three Super Bowl-winning Cowboys teams. He also earned individual honors including NFL MVP in 1993 and Offensive Rookie of the Year in 1990.
Post-playing career
After retiring, Smith remained visible in sports media and entertainment and has also been associated with business and charitable work. IMDb identifies him as an actor with appearances in film and television.
Key facts
- Smith played 15 NFL seasons, mainly with the Dallas Cowboys, before finishing his career with the Arizona Cardinals.
- He became the NFL’s all-time leading rusher in 2002 and retired with 18,355 rushing yards.
- He holds the NFL career record for rushing touchdowns with 164.
- Smith won three Super Bowl championships with the Cowboys.
- He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.
Emmitt Smith is relevant to Canadian readers mainly through North American professional football coverage and the broader history of the NFL, which has a significant audience in Canada.
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References
- Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Emmitt-SmithSupports: Birth details, NFL rushing records, retirement total, all-time leading rusher status
- Pro Football Hall of Fame — https://www.profootballhof.com/players/emmitt-smithSupports: Career totals, team history, Hall of Fame induction, receptions, rushing yards and touchdowns
- ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nfl/player/bio/_/id/72/emmitt-smithSupports: Birth date, college, position, MVP and rookie honors
- Dallas Cowboys — https://www.dallascowboys.com/video/a-football-life-emmitt-smith-441371Supports: Career with the Cowboys and status as three-time Super Bowl champion
- University of Florida Alumni Association — https://connect.ufalumni.ufl.edu/network/successfulgator/e-smithSupports: College career at Florida, awards, and professional achievements
- IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0808140/bio/Supports: Acting credits and marriage/family information