"Emmitt Smith is a great running back. One of the things I like about him along with Edgerrin James is that neither one of them 'show out' when they run a touchdown."
"If it weren't for the dark days, we wouldn't know what it is to walk in the light."
Source: Fictional character: Captain Nemo. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, www.imdb.com. 1954.
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Earl Campbell
American Football Player
Earl Campbell is a former professional football player known for his powerful running style and significant impact on the NFL during the 1970s and 1980s.
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