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Emmitt Smith is the NFL's all-time leading rusher amassing 18,355 yards over 14 NFL seasons. He's the only rushing back to win a Super Bowl, the NFL MVP Award, the NFL Rushing Crown, and the Super Bowl MVP Award all in a single season (1993). The former Florida Gator set dozens of school and NCAA records before moving on to the NFL, where he earned eight trips to the Pro Bowl and three Super Bowl Championship rings playing for the Dallas Cowboys. Smith retired in 2006, but it wasn't long before he was back in the spotlight; he and partner Cheryl Burke won the Season 3 championship of ABC's "Dancing with the Stars."
Since retiring from the NFL, Smith has brought his winning formula to a growing number of diverse business enterprises. Currently, he is the majority partner and co-chairman of ESmith Legacy, Inc., a Dallas-based commercial real estate company founded to focus and deliver real estate solutions and services for both general and minority market development. He is also co-chairman of the Emerging Business Action Team as part of the North Texas Super Bowl XLV Host Committee. This committee aims to get female and minority business owners certified and eligible for the Super Bowl-related contracts that will be up for bid.
Smith is well known for his work with numerous community and charitable causes including: The Foundation for Excellence in Education (Take Stock in Children), Pat and Emmitt Smith Charities, President's Council on Physical Fitness, All Stars Helping Kids, The Family Place (Family Domestic Violence), Clay Academy, East Dallas Community Schools, KIPP Truth, Big Thought, Educational First Steps, Uplift Education, Make-a-Wish Foundation, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club of Pensacola. [ Read More ]
Emmitt Smith is an NFL Hall of Fame running back who, since retirement, has devoted himself to business and giving back to the community. But recently, he decided to embark on a journey inward, tracing his family's past. It was a journey that took him beyond his wildest expectations, discovering not only his African roots, but his connections to slave owners in Virginia. Learn More Below.
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Full-Episode: Emmitt Smith
Football legend Emmitt Smith embarks on an incredible journey into his family's slave history.Watch full episode.
Highlighted Moment: A Strong Balance
Emmitt learns that his fourth-great grandmother was the daughter of a slave-owner, a woman able to keep her family together despite the adversity she faced. Watch clip.
Bonus Scene: Emmitt's Tour
Emmitt returns home and gives a quick tour of his old neighborhood. Watch clip.
Bonus Scene: In the Shadows of Slaves
Emmitt explores the shores where his enslaved ancestors were taken from their homeland. Watch clip.
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The Journey
One of the greatest running backs of all time, Emmitt Smith III, rose up through adversity to reach the pinnacle of success. Now he's set out to learn more about who he truly is...
Read the full episode recap.
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Emmitt on his Journey
Browse through Emmitt's photo gallery on his journey of discovery. View now.
Emmitt's Family
Click here to see a photo gallery of Emmitt's family photos. View now.
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Did You Know? Times of Slavery Facts
There's more to know that wasn't in the episode. Read more about the historical facts here. Find out now.
