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Does Emmitt Smith still hold the record?

Does Emmitt Smith still hold the record?

The Cowboys selected Smith in the first round of the 1990 NFL draft. During his long professional career, he rushed for 18,355 yards, breaking the record formerly held by Walter Payton. He also holds the record for career rushing touchdowns with 164….Emmitt Smith.

Rushing yards: 18,355
Receiving touchdowns: 11

Who was the Cowboys QB in 93?

Troy Aikman

1993 Dallas Cowboys season
Pro Bowlers QB Troy Aikman WR Michael Irvin RB Emmitt Smith FB Darryl Johnston TE Jay Novacek OT Erik Williams OG Nate Newton C Mark Stepnoski DE Russell Maryland LB Ken Norton Jr. FS Thomas Everett
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Did Dallas Cowboys win the Superbowl in 1992?

The Cowboys defeated the Bills by the score of 52–17, winning their third Super Bowl in team history, and their first one in 15 years.

What year did Emmitt Smith sit out?

Emmitt Smith was a running back in the National Football League (NFL) and became the league’s all-time leading rusher after a 15-year career. He retired after the 2004 season.

When did Emmitt Smith retire from the NFL?

Emmitt Smith. Written By: Emmitt Smith, in full Emmitt James Smith III, (born May 15, 1969, Pensacola, Florida, U.S.), American gridiron football player who in 2002 became the all-time leading rusher in National Football League (NFL) history. He retired after the 2004 season with 18,355 yards rushing.

When did Emmitt Smith become an All Pro?

Smith was named first-team All-Pro in each year during that four-year period. In 1993, he was named the NFL’s MVP and followed that by earning Most Valuable Player honors in the Cowboys’ 30-13 win over the Buffalo Bills in Super Bowl XXVIII.

How many rushing touchdowns did Emmitt Smith have?

Smith, who was named to the NFL’s All-Decade Team of the 1990s, finished his 226-game career by playing two final seasons with the Arizona Cardinals. He retired with a career total of 18,355 yards and a NFL record 164 rushing touchdowns.

How many seasons did Emmitt Smith play for the Cowboys?

Smith played thirteen seasons with the Cowboys and two with the Arizona Cardinals. While playing for Dallas, Smith plus quarterback Troy Aikman and wide receiver Michael Irvin were known as “The Triplets,” and they led their team to three Super Bowl championships during the 1990s.

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