{"id":11160,"date":"2013-06-24T17:23:13","date_gmt":"2013-06-24T22:23:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.playingfieldpromotions.com\/blog\/?p=11160"},"modified":"2024-01-15T20:08:36","modified_gmt":"2024-01-15T20:08:36","slug":"emmitt-smith-appears-as-keynote-speaker-at-the-jimmy-rane-foundation-banquet","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportsspeakers360.com\/blog\/emmitt-smith-appears-as-keynote-speaker-at-the-jimmy-rane-foundation-banquet","title":{"rendered":"Emmitt Smith Appears as Keynote Speaker at the Jimmy Rane Foundation Banquet"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Former Dallas Cowboys running back and motivational speaker, Emmitt Smith, appeared as the keynote speaker on May 16 at the Jimmy Rane Banquet. The Jimmy Rane Foundation is dedicated to providing college scholarships to deserving students and strengthening their communities through education projects and grants. Emmitt Smith is a popular motivational speaker, says PFP Sports &amp; Celebrity Talent Agency. Smith was the keynote speaker at the Jimmy Rane Foundation dinner on May 16, 2013. <!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"http:\/\/jimmyranefoundation.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Jimmy Rane Foundation<\/a> was created with a simple, yet powerful idea: \u201cIt\u2019s about giving something back.\u201d That was the guiding principle for James W. \u201cJimmy\u201d Rane when he established the Foundation in 2000.<\/p>\n<p>Each year, superstars of football and basketball come together and demonstrate the character, leadership and charity of the Jimmy Rane Foundation. The tournament is an amazing two days that gives hard-working kids the financial means to an education they\u2019ve already earned. In addition to college scholarships, the Foundation is active throughout the year supporting local communities and education projects with grants and other initiatives, according to their website.<\/p>\n<p>Known for his tremendous abilities, Emmitt Smith is the NFL\u2019s all-time leading rusher, a three-time Super Bowl champion and a member of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Smith was also a \u201cDancing With the Stars\u201d Mirror Ball winner in the 2006 season.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to book football speakers or NFL stars like Emmitt Smith for a speaking engagement, autograph signing, guest appearance, product endorsement, Super Bowl party, celebrity golf tournament, charity fundraiser or special event, contact <a title=\"emmitt smith agent information\" href=\"\/speaker\/emmitt-smith.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Emmitt Smith&#8217;s agent<\/a> for speaker and appearance fees or call 1.800.966.1380.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>View information about the author <a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/114622655535730171759\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"author noopener\">Jonathan Wexler<\/a> on Google+<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Dallas Cowboys running back and motivational speaker, Emmitt Smith, appeared as the keynote speaker on May 16 at the Jimmy Rane Banquet. 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