- Emmith Smith's partner on Dancing With The Stars was Cheryl Burke.
- Smith has won three Superbowls. They are Superbowls XXVII, XXVIII, and XXX.
- Left college in 1990 after his junior year to enter the NFL draft; took classes every off-season and completed his degree in 1996 because he had promised his mother he'd graduate.
- Won Season 3 of ABC's Dancing With the Stars with partner Cheryl Burke.
- In 1991, Emmitt became the first member of the Dallas Cowboys to ever lead the NFL in rushing. Emmitt Smith played for the Dallas Cowboys for twelve seasons.
- His wife, Patricia, was Miss Virginia in 1994 and runner-up in that year's Miss USA pageant.
- Emmitt Smith is the son of son of Mary and Emmitt Smith Jr. He has two sisters, Marsha and Connie, and three brothers, Erik, Emil and Emory.
- Helped establish the nonprofit Open Doors Foundation for disadvantaged youth. Also works with Make-a-Wish Foundation, Salvation Army and Ronald McDonald House Charities.
- He is 5'10" tall and weighs 216 lbs.
- Member of the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports.
- When Emmitt Smith was 22 years, he became the youngest player to lead the league in rushing.
- Emmitt Smith was drafted by the Cowboys in the first round of the 1990 draft.
- In order to officially retire as a Cowboy, Emmitt signed a one-day contract for no money with Dallas in 2005.
- In 2010, was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, OH, in his first year of eligibility.
- Emmitt Smith was named Superbowl MVP at Superbowl XXVIII.
- Emmitt Smith is the all-time NFL rushing yards leader with 18,355 yards and he is also the all-time NFL rushing touchdown leader with 164 touchdowns.
- In 1990, Emmitt Smith was named Rookie of the Year.
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