Emmitt Smith

American football player · United States · On the map · Athletes · Born 1969 · age 57

Emmitt James Smith III is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. He is the league's all-time leading rusher, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time.

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2007“What I accomplished definitely wasn't achieved by myself. Without others, none of this would have been possible.”In their words3 June 2007Rochester Democrat and Chronicle, pRead the whole statement

2003“History has never seen Emmitt Smith. I don't care what has come before me. That's why they call it history you create new history.”In their words10 August 2003Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, pRead the whole statement

2002“Your biggest fear is the transition from football to business. You feel inferior at the beginning. You don't have the knowledge to compete.”In their words30 October 2002Richard Alm, The Dallas Morning News (30 October 2002) "Mover and Shaker - As a budding businessman, Emmitt Smith hopes to remain a ...",Read the whole statement

2000“I love to play bid whist as much as I love football.”In their words22 October 2000Syracuse Herald American, pRead the whole statement

1994“Football is a team sport, and there is no one individual who is bigger than the next person.”In their words26 January 1994As quoted in "Self-Doubt Will Never Plague Dallas' Smith" (26 January 1994), by Fred Mitchell, Chicago Tribune, Illinois, p. Sports: 2Read the whole statement

1989“We've got a lot of young guys. A lot of good, young guys. But young guys can go out there and learn how to win quickly. I feel good about the guys behind me.”In their words31 August 1989Robbie Andreu (31 August 1989) "New and Improved Emmitt Slimmed Down Florida Running Back Emmitt Smith Insists That He Won't Be CarryingRead the whole statement

1969Born15 May 1969

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Smith's #22 Cowboys jersey exhibited at the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The trio (pictured) of Troy Aikman, Emmitt Smith, and Michael Irvin nicknamed "The Triplets" won three Super Bowls and is considered one of the greatest in NFL history.[65]

Fan banner honoring the NFL's all-time leading rusher banner at Texas Stadium.

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In order to achieve great things in your life, you have to be consistent in what you are doing.
30 August 2002 · The Times, p, Own words
My idea, my dream, my goal, is to go out and legitimize this sport and compete at the Olympic Games with my peers in the football arena.
10 February 1996 · The Deseret News, p, Own words