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Emmitt Smith was a contemporary American football player. Emmitt James Smith III is an American former professional football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 15 seasons, primarily with the Dallas Cowboys. He is the league's all-time leading rusher, and is widely considered to be one of the greatest running backs of all time. Read more on Wikipedia →

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“I don't have to get up in the morning and go beat up my body like I used to. I don't have to be out there in August in 108 degree weather down in Texas.”
— Emmitt Smith
Weather Body Down

“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 prep...”
— Emmitt Smith
Talent Game People

“Do not compare yourself. Find out what God has placed in your ability.”
— Emmitt Smith
Yourself Find Ability

“Always, through my whole life, I've had a thirst for knowledge.”
— Emmitt Smith
Life Always Through

“I was going through a little bit of turbulence in my career. And so, it's funny how turbulence itself will make you hold onto something for security. And so the only thing I knew is trust in the Lo...”
— Emmitt Smith
Funny Path Heart

“I've learned that football sometimes was an outlet. It was a way for me to release anger, release frustration.”
— Emmitt Smith
Football Me Frustration
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