As the NFL’s all-time rushing yards and rushing touchdowns leader, Dallas Cowboys legend and Pro Football Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith knows all about time and moving quickly.

Smith doesn’t need a reminder about how fast time flies, but the longtime fans of Dancing with the Stars may want to know this: It’s already been 20 years since the NFL icon won Season 3 of the legendary ABC reality competition show with professional ballroom dancer Cheryl Burke.

Now in its 35th season, Dancing with the Stars held “Dedication” Night for Week 6 on Tuesday night. Smith partnered with AT&T, Dancing with the Stars ‘ official voting partner, to celebrate the show’s legacy and connection with fans.

In an exclusive interview with Men’s Journal , the three-time Super Bowl champion reflected on how DWTS compared to his playing days on the football field, the Season 3 triumph and his partnership with AT&T.

The Parallel Worlds of Football and Ballroom

Tom Bergeron, Cheryl Burke and Emmitt Smith on episode 305 of ‘Dancing with…