Emmitt Smith

Son Emmitt Smith Jr. born on May 15, 2002; weighed 6 lbs. 5 oz. at birth.

[27 February 2003] Rather than put owner Jerry Jones in the awkward position of cutting him, Smith volunteered to be released by the Dallas Cowboys after 13 seasons. He will be paid $4.9 million by the Cowboys, which will count against next seasons salary cap.

[27 October 2002] Passed the late Walter Payton as the leading RB in NFL history. As of the end of the 2002 regular season, Smith has rushed for 17,162 yards on 4,052 carries and scored 153 TDs.

Has a daughter, Regan Smith, by ex-girlfriend Hope Wilson, and a son, Emmitt Smith Jr. (aka Emmitt James Smith IV), by his wife, Pat Smith.

Agreed to terms with the Arizona Cardinals for a two-year contract believed to be worth about $8 million. Smith scored 25 career touchdowns against the Cardinals, his highest total versus an opponent. [26 March 2003]

Dallas Cowboys All-Time Rushing Leader (17,162 yards).

Dallas Cowboys All-Time Scoring Leader (986 points).

Member of Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.

All-Time Leader on NFL Rushing Attempts List (4,409).

All-Time Leader on NFL Rushing Yardage List (18,355).

Ranks 93rd on NFL All-Time Rushing Average List (4.163).

All-Time Leader on NFL Rushing Touchdowns List (164).

His wife, Pat Smith , is the ex-wife of actor Martin Lawrence.

Began playing football at the Salvation Army as a young child.

Played two quarters of a playoff game against the New York Giants with a separated shoulder. John Madden called it the most courageous performance hed ever seen.

Smith almost didnt become a Dallas Cowboy. Dallas had already traded for speedy running back Terrance Flagler , and then-coach Jimmy Johnson wanted to use Dallas first-round pick that season (acquired from Minnesota in the Herschel Walker trade) to draft a defensive back. However, both backs Johnson wanted were taken before Dallas picked. Johnson, reminded that Smith was still available on the board, expressed a reluctance for several reasons: Smith was short, slow and always carried the ball in his left hand. But one of Dallas scouts, whod observed Smith at Escambia High School and at the University of Florida, said this to Johnson: "This kid broke every high school rushing record in the state of Florida. He can block, catch passes and Ive never seen him caught from behind. You HAVE to take him". Smith was drafted by Dallas, and the rest is history.

Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010.

Was MVP for Super Bowl XXVIII.

Inducted into the ESPN Dallas Hall of Fame in 2011 (inaugural class) with Nolan Ryan , Tom Landry , Troy Aikman , and Roger Staubach.

(November 2006) New York Jets great Wayne Chrebet , New York Giants great Harry Carson , NFL great Eric Dickerson , and Dallas Cowboy great Emmitt Smith were showcased aboard the National Football League float in the 80th Annual Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City.

(February 2003) Fired by the Dallas Cowboys

(September 2003) Running Back for Arizona Cardinals.

Selected 17th in the first round of the 1990 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

Inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006.

Inducted into the Florida Sports Hall of Fame in 2006.

Running back on the University of Floridas football team, 1987-1989.

Inducted into the Dallas Cowboys Ring of Honor in 2005.

Vision gets the dreams started. Dreaming employs your God-given imagination to reinforce the vision. Both are part of something I believe is absolutely necessary to building the life of a champion, a winner, a person of high character who is consistently at the top of whatever game he or she is in.

I enjoyed being a teammate of Deion Sanders. He brings different elements to the game that many people would not even realize, and to watch and witness a superior talent like him and watch him prepare and train, and study the game is truly amazing.

Do not compare yourself. Find out what God has placed in your ability.