SALEM, OR. — Cowboys legend Emmitt Smith is scheduled to deliver the keynote speech on April 8, 2016 for the 2016 benefit for the Medical Foundation of Marion & Polk Counties in Salem. Past speakers have included Robin Roberts, former South African President F.W. de Klerk and Olympic speed skater Apolo Ohno to name a few.
Emmitt Smith to Deliver Keynote Speech at 2016 Medical Foundation Benefit in Salem
Meet Emmitt Smith at Upcoming Autograph Signings at Field of Dreams Store in Las Vegas
LAS VEGAS, NV. — Former NFL running back, Emmitt Smith, is set to meet his fans and sign autographs over the next six months at the Field of Dreams Store located in Las Vegas.
Emmitt Smith Appears as Keynote Speaker at the Jimmy Rane Foundation Banquet
Former Dallas Cowboys running back and motivational speaker, Emmitt Smith, appeared as the keynote speaker on May 16 at the Jimmy Rane Banquet. The Jimmy Rane Foundation is dedicated to providing college scholarships to deserving students and strengthening their communities through education projects and grants. Emmitt Smith is a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Sports & Celebrity Talent Agency. Smith was the keynote speaker at the Jimmy Rane Foundation dinner on May 16, 2013. ... Read More
Jerry Rice, Emmitt Smith, Floyd Little Inducted Into NFL Hall of Fame
The NFL announced the 2010 Pro Football Hall of Fame inductees last weekend and, as always, a couple of names drew the most attention. Jerry Rice and Emmitt Smith, two of the greatest players of all-time, headline the list of inductees along with Floyd Little, Dick LeBeau, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson and John Randle.
I’m especially happy for Floyd Little, who was up until this weekend the most deserving running back not in the Hall of Fame. Little was the first running back to win a NFL rushing title on a last-place team. He earned five Pro Bowl berths and was a versatile all-purpose player with more than 12,000 yards.
I actually have a personal connection to Little. He was the first professional athlete I ever met. He lived next door to my uncle, and one year when my family came out to Denver to go skiing, my uncle took me next door to meet him. This was during the peak of his career and he was larger-than-life to a 10 year old. I remember holding his trophies and getting his autograph. He’s an extremely nice man…. ... Read More
Why Are The Dallas Cowboys So Popular?
I’m always amazed at the popularity of the Dallas Cowboys and their players. I book sports celebrities across the country and no team except maybe baseball’s New York Yankees even come close to matching the popularity of the Cowboys.
The Cowboys popularity isn’t just confined to Texas. It’s true they are the most popular team in every corner of the state, but their popularity extends across the country. They earned the nickname “America’s Team” for good reason. Ask football fans in Richmond, VA who their favorite team is and they’re just as likely to say the Cowboys as the Redskins. ... Read More