The_Philster
04-05-2003, 08:43 AM
ARLINGTON -- Even as an Arizona Cardinal, Emmitt Smith can still draw a standing ovation from a Texas crowd.
Smith's first introduction as a member of a team other than the Dallas Cowboys was overwhelmingly positive when he went to the mound at The Ballpark in Arlington to throw out the first pitch for the Texas Rangers home opener Friday.
Wearing a Rangers jersey -- No. 22, of course -- and hinting at his new allegiance with a red undershirt and red-tinged sneakers, Smith smiled and waved his arms to acknowledge the cheers from about 30,000 fans.
Smith said he was expecting a nice response after getting a warm reception at a Dallas Mavericks game Thursday night....more (http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/sports/fb/nfl/1853823)
Smith's first introduction as a member of a team other than the Dallas Cowboys was overwhelmingly positive when he went to the mound at The Ballpark in Arlington to throw out the first pitch for the Texas Rangers home opener Friday.
Wearing a Rangers jersey -- No. 22, of course -- and hinting at his new allegiance with a red undershirt and red-tinged sneakers, Smith smiled and waved his arms to acknowledge the cheers from about 30,000 fans.
Smith said he was expecting a nice response after getting a warm reception at a Dallas Mavericks game Thursday night....more (http://www.chron.com/cs/CDA/story.hts/sports/fb/nfl/1853823)