Smith was an immediate success in Dallas, rushing for over 1,000 yards in each of his first four seasons. He was named to the Pro Bowl in each of those years, and was the NFL's leading rusher in 1991 and 1992. Smith was also named the NFL's Most Valuable Player in 1993, and was the first player in NFL history to rush for over 18,000 yards.
Smith was a leader on the Cowboys' three Super Bowl winning teams in the 1990s. He was the MVP of Super Bowl XXVIII, and was the first player in NFL history to rush for over 100 yards in four consecutive Super Bowls. Smith was also a key part of the Cowboys' record-setting offense in 1995, when the team scored a then-record 541 points.
Smith retired after the 2004 season with the most rushing yards in NFL history. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, and his number 22 jersey was retired by the Cowboys in 2015.
Smith's legacy extends beyond the football field. He is an active philanthropist, and has been involved in numerous charitable causes throughout his career. He is also a successful businessman, having founded several companies and ventures.
Emmitt Smith is one of the most decorated players in NFL history, and his legacy will live on for generations to come.
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Dallas Cowboys star, The NFL’s All-Time Leading rusher, Emmitt Smith joins The Pivot today for...
Emmitt Smith: Dallas Cowboys, Walter Payton, NFL Records & Moving On / Dallas Cowboys star, The NFL’s All-Time Leading rusher, Emmitt Smith joins The Pivot today for a conversation you don’t want to miss!
Emmitt shares how a young man from Florida who had dreams of playing for the star turned his vision into a reality breaking the mold and going far beyond what he imagined. Opening up to Fred, Ryan and Channing- the football legend talks about how his purpose went far beyond the game and becoming an admirable man solidified his legacy.
Meeting Walter Payton for the first time helped Emmitt shape his mission and knowing that breaking the running back’s record was on his radar, he worked everyday as that was his mission. Sharing memories and stories of playing for the Cowboys during the glory days of the 90s, Emmitt talks about what it was really like playing for America’s team.
Away from the field and away from the bright lights and star, Emmitt shares how being a father and how finding life again after separating from his wife of almost two decades changed him and redefined his purpose.