Emmitt Smith (Years In The NFL: 1990-2004)
Like Jim Brown and Walter Payton before him, Emmitt Smith currently holds almost every major record that a running back can hold — and it doesn’t seem like he’ll get dethroned any time soon. A key part of the Cowboys in the ’90s, Smith won three Super Bowls with the team. His popularity led to him being named a Pro Bowler eight times. When his amazing career ended, he had 18,355 rushing yards, 1,586 playoff rushing yards and 164 rushing touchdowns, all of which remain a record in the league even after more than 15 years. Even though his yards-per-carry and yards-per-game marks aren’t as exciting as others on this list, Smith stood out because he was on fantastic teams as well. He has become one of the most popular players in NFL history.
Emmitt Smith (Years In The NFL: 1990-2004)
Ollie Matson (Years In The NFL: 1952-1966)
Ollie Genoa Matson II was an American Olympic medal-winning sprinter and professional American football running back who played in the National Football League (NFL) from 1952 to 1966. Matson, drafted into the NFL by the Chicago Cardinals, was traded for nine players after the 1958 season to the Los Angeles Rams. During the course of his career, Matson was named to the Pro Bowl six times and was elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 1972.
Ollie Matson (Years In The NFL: 1952-1966)