Emmitt Smith

Pro Football Hall of Fame Class of 2010

Position: Running Back
Team: Dallas Cowboys 1990-2002, Arizona Cardinals, 2003-2004
College: Florida
Born: May 15, 1969 in Pensacola, FL

Career Highlights
First round pick (17th player) selected by Dallas
Rushed for 937 yards, 11 touchdowns in rookie season; selected as Offensive Rookie of the Year
Lead league second season with 1563 yards
Led NFL in rushing touchdowns three times
Career high year – 1995 – rushed for 1773 yards, scored 25 touchdowns and 62 receptions.
Helped Cowboys win Super Bowl XXVII, XXVIII (Super Bowl MVP), and XXX.
NFL MVP in 1993
October 27, 2002 passed Walter Payton as NFL’s all time rushing leader.

Other Facts
Recorded 11 straight 1,000 rushing yards seasons
Named to NFL’s 1990’s All-Decade Team.

Career totals – 18,355 rushing yards, 164 rushing touchdowns, 3224 yards on 515 receptions, 11 touchdowns.

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