Emmitt Smith

Date of Birth: May 15, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Taurus

Biography

Emmitt James Smith III is a retired American football player who is widely considered one of the greatest running backs of all time. Born on May 15, 1969, in Pensacola, Florida, Smith excelled in football from an early age. He went on to play college football at the University of Florida, where he broke numerous school records. In 1990, he was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the first round of the NFL Draft. Smith’s NFL career spanned from 1990 to 2004, during which he became the league’s all-time leading rusher with 18,355 yards. Smith was pivotal in the Cowboys’ success during the 1990s, helping the team to win three Super Bowl titles (XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX). He was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXVIII and was selected to the Pro Bowl eight times. Known for his durability, vision, and ability to find the end zone, Smith holds the record for most rushing touchdowns (164) as well. After retiring from professional football, Smith transitioned into various business ventures, including real estate and sports commentary. He also competed and won the third season of “Dancing with the Stars.” Smith remains an influential figure in sports and business, and he is involved in numerous charitable activities.

5 Interesting Facts about Emmitt Smith

1. Emmitt Smith broke the NFL all-time rushing record on October 27, 2002, surpassing Walter Payton’s previous record.

2. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

3. Smith was a unanimous All-American at the University of Florida in 1989.

4. He co-authored an autobiography titled “Game On” in 2011.

5. Emmitt Smith won the third season of “Dancing with the Stars” in 2006.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Emmitt Smith

1. “It’s a dream come true, and I thank God for letting me live out my dream.”

2. “Winning is something that builds physically and mentally every day that you train and every night that you dream.”

3. “All men are created equal. Some work harder in preseason.”

4. “The vision of a champion is bent over, drenched in sweat, at the point of exhaustion when nobody else is looking.”

5. “I may win and I may lose, but I will never be defeated.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

Emmitt Smith’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $20 million.

Children

Emmitt Smith has five children. He has three children with his wife, Patricia Southall: Emmitt James IV, Skylar Elizabeth, and Elijah Alexander. He also has a daughter, Rheagen Smith, from a previous relationship, and a stepdaughter, Jasmin Page Lawrence, from Patricia’s previous marriage to comedian Martin Lawrence.