How 'bout that Cowboy!

It was inevitable that Emmitt Smith #22 running back for the Dallas Cowboys and the NFL's all-time leading rusher would be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. The only uncertainty would be how it would all play out for him during the emotional events this past weekend. As I listened to his acceptance speech and the others before him there were several themes that I found interesting that most of them had in common that I wanted to share.

1. Most of them professed to be born again Christians with Jesus Christ being the primary leader in their life.
2. They all were blessed by God with amazing raw talent and through their commitment and dedication became great football players.
3. They all had signifcant role models in their life that motivated and stretched them to be the best they could be.
4. In their own way each of them were gracious and humbled by the opportunity to play the sport they love the most at the highest level.
5. Finally, as a football fan (and a Cowboy fan) I felt honored to have witnessed most of their glory days as players and the joy and excitement they have brought to me through a sport I love with a passion.

These are amazing takeaways. As we all reflect on our own God-given talents and we must recognize we all have the opportunity to experience a hall of fame career in our own little corner of the world. Let these hall of fame players inspire you as they have inspired me. Here is Emmitt Smith's acceptance speech in a 5-part video. A special shoutout goes to dcfanatic888 for the compilation. Enjoy!

Emmitt Smith Induction Speech, Part 1 HIghlights


Emmitt Smith Induction Speech, Part 2


Emmitt Smith Induction Speech, Part 3


Emmitt Smith Induction Speech, Part 4


Emmitt Smith Induction Speech, Part 5

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