NFL Great - Emmitt Smith
My seven year old son was assigned a non-fiction book report. He chose to do his book report on NFL Great, Emmitt Smith. Well, since this site is about sports, I thought it would be cool to post it as sort of a “player highlight”.
Excerpt from my son’s 2nd grade book report:
1. This non-fiction book report is about Emmitt Smith
2. Emmitt Smith was born May 15, 1969
3. Emmitt Smith is still living.
4. Emmitt Smith was the all time leading rusher in the NFL, running for 17,162 yards.
Most of Emmitt Smith’s football career was spent playing for the Dallas Cowboys. He may have not been the fastest of running backs but he had all the right moves that made him a star offensive player. He was such an incredible player to his teammates and his coaches. Coach Joe Bordsky said, “He’s magnificent. He’ll take your breath away, and you won’t get it back until he scores.”
Five Facts I learned about Emmitt Smith in this book:
1. In 1990 Emmitt Smith signed to play football with the Dallas Cowboys.
2. He played for 15 seasons and most running backs usually don’t make it past playing for 5 seasons.
3. He received the honor of Most Valuable Player in Super Bowl 28 while playing for the Dallas Cowboys in a 30 to 13 win over the Buffalo Bills.
4. He last played for the Arizona Cardinals but retired in 2005 as a Dallas Cowboy.
5. Emmitt Smith is currently a sports commentator on ESPN.
Tidbit of Info:
Emmitt Smith won the 2006 Dancing of the Stars Title with dance partner, professional dancer, Cheryl Burke.
