Emmitt Smith in the end zones defined the maximum principle with minimal celebration. Drafted 17th overall by the Dallas Cowboys in 1990 out of the University of Florida, he powered the Dallas Cowboys dynasty. The 5-foot-9 and 221-pound legend squeezed through tight gaps with a methodical style. Even when he broke the all-time rushing record, his celebrations were subtle yet impactful. Emmitt Smith was the NFL Most Valuable Player and Super Bowl XXVIII MVP for the 1993 season.

Yet, he never danced or performed theatrical gestures. He took off his helmet and gave the game ball to an official to mark and preserve.

In his recent Instagram story , Smith explained why. In a memorial birthday wish to his late father, “Happy heavenly birthday to my pops!! 234. I didn’t dance in the endzo

See Full Page