Thirty years have passed since Emmitt Smith made his mark in NFL history with an extraordinary season that stands unrivaled in the world of professional sports. The Dallas Cowboys running back achieved the NFL MVP award, won a Super Bowl championship, and earned the Super Bowl MVP honors. These accomplishments have forever immortalized him in the hearts of fans and sports historians. To commemorate this exceptional year, eBay and Notable Live have joined forces to host an anniversary auction, offering fans and collectors a unique opportunity to own a part of sports history.
The upcoming auction, set to open this Friday, serves as a tribute to Smith’s illustrious football journey. The auction items have been carefully selected to showcase significant milestones from Smith’s career, allowing fans to own memorabilia directly linked to some of the most memorable moments in NFL history.
Among the extraordinary items available for bidding, fans will find:
– The helmet worn by Smith during his high school football career, symbolizing his early potential and passion for the game.
– The jersey worn by Smith in his final game at the University of Florida, representing the end of his collegiate dominance and the beginning of his professional legacy.
– The football carried by Smith in Super Bowl XXVIII, leading to his MVP honors and serving as a tangible piece of his Super Bowl success.
– Another touchdown football from Super Bowl XXX, further solidifying his status as a Super Bowl legend.
– The game-used football from the moment Smith became the only player in NFL history to surpass 18,000 rushing yards, a testament to his endurance and skill.
– The cleats worn by Smith as he broke Walter Payton’s record for the most 100-yard rushing games, marking his place in history.
– A game ball from Smith’s remarkable 237-yard performance against the Eagles on October 31, 1993, setting a single-game rushing record for the Cowboys.
– Smith’s uniform from his eighth and final Pro Bowl appearance, celebrating his career-long excellence.
– Various awards earned by Smith throughout his career, highlighting his numerous achievements and contributions to the game.
This auction not only celebrates the 30th anniversary of Smith’s seminal year but also reflects his journey from a high school sensation to an NFL legend. In recent years, Smith has shared pieces of his career through auctions, but this event, timed to coincide with Super Bowl LVIII, holds a special significance. It offers fans a comprehensive look at his remarkable career through memorabilia that they can now own.
Mike Antonucci, co-founder, and CEO of Notable Live, expressed his enthusiasm for the auction, stating, “We are excited to celebrate Emmitt’s career milestones by offering one-of-a-kind items to fans, exclusively on eBay.” Smith himself expressed his pride in both his football career and his business ventures, stating, “I am proud of my accomplishments both as a football player and in my career as a businessman. I am excited to share my personal collection with my fans through this exclusive event with eBay.”
The auction promises to be a highlight for sports collectors and fans alike, providing a rare chance to acquire authentic memorabilia directly from one of the greatest running backs in NFL history. As bidding opens in the Notable Live eBay store, enthusiasts will have the opportunity to secure their own piece of football history, commemorating the legacy of Emmitt Smith and celebrating the enduring appeal of the sport.
