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Date of Birth

15 May 1969, Pensacola, Florida, USA

Birth Name

Emmitt James Smith III

Height

5' 9" (1.75 m)

Spouse

Patricia Southall

(22 April 2000 - present) 3 children

Trivia

Emmitt is second in all time NFL rushing yards behind Walter Payton should break record and became leader in 2002 NFL season. Has won three Super Bowl Rings in The 1990s.

Son Emmitt born on May 15, 2002. the baby weighed 6lbs 5oz.

[27 February 2003] Rather than put owner 'Jerry Jones (V)' 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 season's 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 by ex-girlfriend Hope Wilson and a son, Emmitt James Smith IV, by his wife Patricia.

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, Patricia, 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 he'd ever seen.

Smith almost didn't become a Dallas Cowboy. Dallas had already traded for speedy running back Terence 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 (making him more susceptible to costly fumbles since running backs often switch hands depending on where they're running). But one of Dallas' scouts who'd 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 I've never seen him caught from behind. You HAVE to take him." Smith was drafted by Dallas, and the rest is history.

Where Are They Now

(February 2003) Fired by the Dallas Cowboys

(September 2003) Running Back for Arizona Cardinals.

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

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