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Emmitt will appear at two public signing sessions during his
time in Canton for his much anticipated induction into the Pro Football Hall of
Fame:
12:00pm – 2:00pm
Sunday, August 8
Sunday, August 8
Football Legends Marcus Allen, Deion Sanders, Eric Dickerson and Jerome Bettis among the Many Celebrities to Attend Major Fundraising Event for Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities
Dallas, TX (May 5, 2010) – Dallas Cowboys legend and Pro Football Hall of Fame inductee Emmitt Smith will be joined by some of the top names in the sports world as part of the inaugural Emmitt Smith Celebrity Invitational at TPC Craig Ranch in McKinney, TX from May 14-15. The first annual event will benefit Pat & Emmitt Smith Charities, which raises funds for educational experiences and enrichment opportunities for underserved children. The “A-list” gathering will consist of a VIP red carpet pairings party, live auction of once-in-a-lifetime fantasy experiences and a celebrity Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament all on the evening of the 14th, and will conclude on the 15th with a Pro-Am style golf tournament.
On Monday, March 8, Emmitt Smith was in Canton, Ohio taking a tour of the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Emmitt Smith Celebrity Invitational Golf Tournament is a first-class golf tournament featuring high-profile celebrities and a high-energy tournament. The 1st annual event, hosted by Pat and Emmitt Smith, benefits PESC and provides educational opportunities and enrichment experiences for at-risk children. For sponsorship information please contact us at info@patandemmittsmithcharities.org .
In his first year of eligibility, NFL legend Emmitt Smith was today elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Smith will be inducted during the Enshrinement Ceremony on August 7, 2010 in Canton, OH. Smith finished his illustrious 15-year career as the NFL’s all-time leading rusher (18,355 yards), which featured a record 11-straight 1,000 yard rushing seasons, to go along with an NFL record 164 rushing TD’s. The Pensacola, FL native won three Super Bowl titles with the Dallas Cowboys during the 1990’s and was named both league MVP in 1993 and Super Bowl XXVIII MVP that same season. An eight-time Pro Bowl selection, Smith won league rushing titles in 1991, 1992, 1993 and 1995 and was named First Team All-Pro from 1992-1995. Smith had the best season of his 226-game career in 1995 when he recorded career highs for rushing yards (1,773), rushing touchdowns (25) and receptions (62).
Emmitt Smith and The Good Feet Store are continuing their existing four year relationship. Emmitt’s use of the company’s arch supports fueled Good Feet’s national advertising campaigns over the years and he will continue to play a role in television and radio commercials as well as in-store marketing and signage.
Football Star Emmitt Smith Tackles Tailgating
JC Penney and Van Heusen’s Fan’s Choice for the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame
Emmitt Smith is proud to be considered a candidate for the Pro Football 2010 Hall of Fame class. Fan voting for the upcoming Pro Football Hall of Fame is already underway. The Board of Selectors will have the final say, but the Fan’s Choice will be revealed live on the NFL Network on February 6th, just prior to the official announcement from the Board. Visit http://www.fanschoice.com/ to cast your vote!
Football Sundays offer new challenges for Emmitt Smith. At his tailgates he is constantly trying to perfect his skills on the grill with new pork recipes. Ultimately, pork ribs rule in the Smith house. If you think you have the best pork recipe, “The Great Pork Recipe Playoffs” contest gives you and three friends the chance to tailgate with Emmitt at Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Florida in February. The grand prize winner will also win tickets to the big game.