Emmitt Smith was selected No. 17 overall in the 1990 NFL draft out of Florida, ... The rookie cards from the 1997 SP Authentic set have held their value as well as any from the 1990s.

He eventually signed on Sept. 4 of that year, and he immediately proved he was worth the hassle. No. 22 finished his rookie season with 937 yards rushing and 11 touchdowns en route to taking home ...

Hall of Fame running back Emmitt Smith, left, talks with Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott (21) during warm ups before an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday ...