Emmitt Smith of the Dallas Cowboys, right, gets a hug from teammate Larry Allen after breaking the all-time rushing record at Texas Stadium in Irving on Oct. 27, 2002. (Paul Buck/AFP via Getty Images) ...

"Emmitt Smith was the toughest player I ever saw," says Thomas, now a representative for LRSSports in Springfield, Ill., which offers scouting and recruiting services to many major college teams.

After picking off Troy Aikman, Fred Weary recovered an Emmitt Smith fumble and returned it 58 yards for a touchdown in our ...

Dallas Cowboys running back Emmitt Smith (22) makes his way through San Francisco 49ers defensive back Merton Hanks (36) and linebacker Bill Romanowski (53) for a 4-yard gain in the second quarter ...

As tensions around the Dallas Cowboys franchise continue to grow, fans are hoping the team can end what has been a nearly 30-year Super Bowl drought."America's Team" hasn't hoisted the Lombardi Trophy ...

Watch the 5 fastest running touchdowns in NFL history! From Emmitt Smith to Walter Payton, these legendary players showcased ...

Emmitt Smith speaks during Super Bowl LVII press availability on Thursday in Phoenix. Getty Images “I love Saquon,” Smith said. “He had a great bounce-back year and no one is patting him on ...

Emmitt Smith during the 1997 Dallas Cowboys season. Getty Images. Smith, 52, wants to see a more cohesive mission up and down the franchise. “So, every man on the football field and every man ...