Emmitt Smith

American football player (born 1969)
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Summary

Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola[1]. He was born on May 15, 1969[2]. He worked as an American football player[3].

Key Facts

  • Spouse: Patricia Southall[4]
  • Country of citizenship: United States[5]
  • Educated at: University of Florida[6], Escambia High School[7]
  • Award received: College Football Hall of Fame[8], Pro Football Hall of Fame[9], University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame[10]
  • Sex or gender: male[11]
  • Member of sports team: Arizona Cardinals[12], Dallas Cowboys[13], Florida Gators football[14]
  • Position played on team / speciality: running back[15]
  • Sport: American football[16]
  • Family name: Smith[17]
  • Given name: Emmitt[18]
  • Official website: http://www.emmittsmith.com/[19]
  • Languages spoken, written or signed: English[20]
  • Birth name: Emmitt James Smith, III[21]
  • Different from: Emmett Smith[22]
  • Start of work period: 1990[23]

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Education

Educated at University of Florida[6], a public research university[24], in United States[25], founded in 1853[26], headquartered in Gainesville[27] and Escambia High School[7], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1958[30].

Recognition

Awards received include College Football Hall of Fame[8], an American football hall of fame[31], in United States[32], founded in 1951[33]; Pro Football Hall of Fame[9], an American football hall of fame[34], in United States[35], founded in 1963[36]; and University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame[10].

FAQs

Where was Emmitt Smith born?

Emmitt Smith was born in Pensacola[1].

Who was Emmitt Smith married to?

Emmitt Smith's spouses include Patricia Southall[4].

What did Emmitt Smith do for work?

Emmitt Smith worked as American football player[3].

Where did Emmitt Smith go to school?

Emmitt Smith was educated at University of Florida[6] and Escambia High School[7].

What awards did Emmitt Smith receive?

Honors received include College Football Hall of Fame[8], Pro Football Hall of Fame[9], and University of Florida Athletic Hall of Fame[10].

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