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Emmitt Smith
Setting the NFL career rushing record with 18,355 yards.
MVP double · Three Super Bowls
- Born
- 15 May 1969
- Birthplace
- Pensacola, United States
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Emmitt Smith
Emmitt Smith is an American running back whose durability and production helped the Dallas Cowboys win three Super Bowls.
Early life
Pensacola
Began organised football at eight.
Escambia High
Helped his school win two state championships before attending the University of Florida.
Career
- 1990
Dallas draft
Joined the Cowboys as a first-round selection.
- 1991–2002
Championship years
Led the league in rushing and broke its career yardage record.
- 2003–2004
Arizona
Finished his playing career with the Cardinals.
Achievements
MVP double
Won NFL MVP and Super Bowl MVP in the same championship season.
Three Super Bowls
Won three championships with Dallas.
18,355 rushing yards
Finished as the NFL’s career rushing leader.
Beyond American football
Education
Returned to Florida to complete his degree in public recreation.
Television
Won Dancing with the Stars in 2006.
Sources & photo credit
Life, career and references ↗Photo: Anthony Quintano from Honolulu, HI, United States. CC BY 2.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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