Grade. [41], Over the course of his career, Rice played more games than any non-placekicker or punter in NFL history, playing 303 games overall. First, he was much younger and didn’t play against Rice much when he was in his prime. Jerry Lee Rice was born in Starkville, Mississippi, and grew up in the town of Crawford, as the son of a brick mason. [44], In 2011, The Sports Network awarded the inaugural Jerry Rice Award, to be given each year to the most outstanding freshman Football Championship Subdivision (formerly I-AA) player. © 2021 NFL Enterprises LLC. [24] Despite playing in only 12 games that year due to an NFL players strike, he still managed to gain 1,078 receiving yards and an NFL-record 22 touchdown receptions which stood until 2007 when it was broken by Randy Moss (with Moss catching 23 touchdowns in 16 games). He scored a touchdown, but when he came down with the catch, he cracked the patella in his left kneecap. During the 49ers' opening game of the 1997 season, he tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee on a reverse. Sports Sunday with NBC sportscaster Raj Mathai, a prime time sports show shown in the San Francisco Bay Area. Oakland dropped from an 11–5 record in 2002 to a 4–12 record in 2003, leading to frustration from Rice about his role on the team. 1 overall pick of the 1985 USFL Draft, but the league folded after its 1986 season. In the postseason, he was instrumental in the 49ers' 28–3 win over the Chicago Bears in the NFC title game, recording 5 catches for 123 yards and 2 touchdowns. [38], On September 5, 2005, Rice announced his retirement. The number represented the year Rice was drafted (1985), his number (80), the year he retired (2006), and the 49ers (49). NEW 10 Football Cards Hot Pack 1 Autograph / Game Used Patch RC GUARANTEED Hit. His team lost 48–21 to the Buccaneers in the Super Bowl, with Rice recording five receptions for 77 yards and a touchdown. [13] He finished his career with 301 catches for 4,693 yards and 50 touchdowns; his NCAA record for total career touchdown receptions stood until 2006, when University of New Hampshire wide receiver David Ball recorded his 51st career receiving touchdown. 1997 Playoff Absolute Bronze Redemption #193 Jerry Rice: $3.03: 1997 Playoff Absolute Chip Shots Blue With Silver Stripes #193 Jerry Rice: $2.53: 1997 Playoff Absolute Chip Shots Red With Silver Stripes #193 Jerry Rice: $8.32: 1997 Playoff Absolute Pennants #81 Jerry Rice: $2.09 In his 20 NFL seasons, Rice missed only 17 regular season games, 14 of them in the 1997 season, and the other 3 in the strike-shortened season of 1987. see all. He would pass Steve Largent for 2nd place in Week 16. Team Rice co-captains Jerry Rice and Eric Davis and Team Irvin co-captains Michael Irvin Darren Woodson before the coin toss to determine draft order for the NFL football Pro Bowl, Tuesday, Jan. 26, 2016, in Kahuku, Hawaii. Most Popular in T-Shirts. $9.99. Under $35.00. Condition. According to his autobiography Rice, his mother did not allow him to join the school's football team in his freshman year. [52] On September 20, 2010, during halftime of a game against the Saints, the 49ers retired Rice's No. His 22,895 career receiving yards are 5,403 yards ahead of the second place spot held by Larry Fitzgerald as of the conclusion of the 2020 NFL season. [37] Rice played his last non-preseason professional game for Seattle—a wildcard loss to the St. Louis Rams in which he did not catch a pass. 1 job: Help Hawks win, With Steve Largent's blessing, Jerry Rice is eager to put on No. [40] There was a halftime ceremony to honor him during the 49ers' match-up with the Seattle Seahawks on November 19, 2006. see all. [citation needed], Rice is also remembered for his work ethic and dedication to the game. On November 11, 2002, against the Denver Broncos, Rice scored his 200th career touchdown, and surpassed Walter Payton to become the NFL's career leader in total yardage. This marked the first time in post-NFL–AFL merger history that a category leader doubled the total of his nearest competitor.[26]. Ships Free. It was the first of six seasons in which Rice led the NFL in receiving yards and touchdown receptions. San Francisco finished the year with an NFL-best 14–2 record, but failed to "3-peat" as Super Bowl champions, losing to the New York Giants 15–13 in the NFC title game. The 1984 Delta Devils scored 628 points in 11 games, an average of more than 57 per game. Known as one of the best blockers at his position, there was no aspect of playing wide receiver at which Rice did not excel. Jerry Rice San Francisco 49ers Mitchell & Ness Retired Player Name and Number Top – Scarlet. Jerry Rice football cards from the 1980s came about as close to crossing into baseball-card-hype territory as any football issue ever has.. There’s a good reason for that, too … Rice is the greatest wide receiver to ever lace up a pair of cleats in The League. Fourteen weeks later, he made his return, much earlier than doctors wanted him to. For that rookie season, he recorded 49 catches for 927 yards, averaging 18.9 yards per catch and was named the NFC Offensive Rookie of the Year by United Press International (UPI). Not Specified. His receptions and receiving yards were both Super Bowl records. It also (partially) explains why Akbar gave him livestock for his birthday. His 48-yard touchdown catch in the fourth quarter made him the first player to catch a touchdown pass in four Super Bowls. The result was even more staggering offensive numbers. [28] Although he only caught 6 passes in San Francisco's 2 playoff games that year, he proved to be a vital component in their 49–26 victory over the San Diego Chargers in Super Bowl XXIX, recording 10 receptions for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns—despite playing with a separated shoulder for much of the game.[29][30]. Due to his numerous records, accomplishments, and accolades, he is widely reg… ESPN on-air analyst. Jerry Rice San Francisco 49ers Autographed 8" x 10" Hands Up vs Broncos Photograph. His 1,549 career receptions are 117 receptions ahead of the second place record held by Larry Fitzgerald as of the conclusion of the 2020 NFL season. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Warren Sapp of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers grabbed Rice by the face-mask and wrenched him to the ground with it, drawing a 15-yard personal foul. Jerry Lee Rice Sr. (born October 13, 1962) is a former American professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. He became a standout receiver and acquired the nickname "World" due to "his ability to catch anything near him. ... 1280 x 720 jpeg 75kB. In possibly his finest performance ever, Rice caught 11 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown, while also rushing for 5 yards, helping the 49ers to a narrow 20–16 win over the Cincinnati Bengals. Rice was named to every Division I-AA All-America team (including the Associated Press squad) and finished ninth in Heisman Trophy balloting in 1984. Jerry Rice : Pos: WR, Career: 303 G (8th), 208 TD (1st), 1549 Rec (1st), 14.8 Y/R, 10xAll-Pro(1st), 13xProBowl, 49ers/Raiders/.. 1985-2004, 6x Yds Leader, born MS 1962 Sports Reference Baseball Free shipping. Rice often made game winning catches throughout his career. [25] In 1987, the runner-up to Rice in touchdown receptions was Philadelphia Eagles receiver Mike Quick with 11. A Jerry Rice rookie card from his first season with the 49ers in 1986 broke a record after selling for over $29,000 on Thursday. [10] Rice caught 66 passes for 1,133 yards and seven touchdowns as a sophomore that year. Jerry Rice: San Francisco 49ers (1985-2000), Oakland Raiders (2001-2004), Seattle Seahawks (2004) Larry Fitzgerald: Arizona Cardinals (2004-Present) [63] Jerry Jr. played wide receiver for the Rebels, and had participated in a 49ers local pro day prior to the 2014 NFL Draft, but was not drafted. Sf Niners. On November 4, 2010, he was ranked number one on The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players. [27] For his performance, he became the third wide receiver to earn Super Bowl MVP honors. At the conclusion of the 2004 season, Rice signed a one-year contract with the Denver Broncos. Price. Jerry Rice is a sporting legend who revived the face of football with his outstanding talent and playing gimmicks. Even though their teams played more than 10 times throughout their careers, there were games where one didn’t play. They have three children together: Jacqui Bonet (born 1987), Jerry Rice, Jr. (born 1991), and Jada Symone (born 1996). Rice missed the cut and finished one shot ahead of last place; 17-over and 151st among the 152 players who completed two rounds. Although he struggled at times (dropping numerous passes), Rice impressed the NFL in his rookie season for the 49ers in 1985, especially after a 10-catch, 241-yard game against the Los Angeles Rams in December. [22] The AP deemed him the Offensive Player of the Year. He co-hosts[when?] Decades month rolls on as Michael Fabiano analyzes some of the best fantasy players of the 1990s, including the greatest wide receiver of all time, Jerry Rice. One of the best known examples of his dedication and ethic may be "The Hill", a long and steep hill in Edgewood County Park & Natural Preserve, that is "two and a half miles up". $1.75 + $0.75 shipping. 1, Moss No. REFRIGERATOR MAGNET of … Relive the best plays from every year of Jerry Rice's illustrious careers as a wide receiver. Rice was instrumental in that drive, catching three passes, and was voted the Super Bowl MVP. [43], In 1999, Rice was ranked number two on the Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players, behind only Jim Brown, and was 35 places ahead of the next-highest-ranked player then active, Deion Sanders. Rice was prized more highly by the United States Football League (USFL), where the Birmingham Stallions selected him with the No. "[51], Rice was selected for induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame class of 2010 in his first year of eligibility. Jerry Rice – Wide Receiver Jacqueline Rice filed for divorce in June 2007, which became final in late December 2009. At the age of 41, he managed to play 17 games in a 16-game season. He had five receptions for 133 yards and two touchdowns, one of which was a 61-yarder. The 49ers once again won the NFC West with a 10–6 record. Walsh, says Rice, was the type of coach who ensured that every single player was performing at … [9], Rice attended Mississippi Valley State University from 1981 to 1984. Sources vary on his 40-yard dash time, which was measured as fast as 4.45, though later reported as slow as 4.71 seconds. Hall of Fame football wide receiver Jerry Rice played for the San Francisco 49ers and is widely considered the greatest ever to play his position. Jerry Rice's Championship Games. In a week-six match-up with the Atlanta Falcons, Rice caught a career-best 5 touchdowns. WR Jerry Rice WR Terrell Owens TE Greg Clark: LT Dave Fiore LG Ray Brown C Chris Dalman … In 1995, Rice caught a career-high 122 passes for a then-NFL record 1,848 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns (along with 1 touchdown each by way of running, passing, and recovering a fumble). [7] In 2010, he was chosen by NFL Network's NFL Films production The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players as the greatest player in NFL history. Rice was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010 and the College Football Hall of Fame in 2006. For his son, also a former receiver, see, Jerry Rice—awards, championships, and honors, CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (, San Francisco 49ers first-round draft picks, "Start with Rice No. Championship Games. NFL and the NFL shield design are registered trademarks of the National Football League.The team names, logos and uniform designs are registered trademarks of the teams indicated. He played college football at Mississippi Valley State and was selected by the 49ers in the first round of the 1985 NFL Draft, 16th overall, where he spent 16 seasons. 2 in best WR debate", "Joe Montana, Jim Brown on Hall of Fame 50th Anniversary Team", "Jerry Rice, Valley lit up scoreboards 30 years ago", "Delta Phi Chapter 1984 – Bro. [31] The injury broke his streak of 189 consecutive games played. Rice caught 17 passes for 199 yards against Southern, 17 for 294 against Kentucky State, and 15 for 285 against Jackson State. Jerry Rice had a career year by becoming the fourth receiver in the history of American football to have at least 100 receptions in one season. Free shipping on many items ... Team-NFL. After Rice sprinted away, the principal told the school's football coach about Rice's speed and he was offered a place on the team. Original/Reproduction. He has scored more points than any other non-kicker in NFL history with 1,256. Down 16–13 with less than three minutes to play, quarterback Joe Montana led the 49ers in the game-winning drive with 36 seconds left on the clock. 80 jersey. His 1,256 career points scored make him the highest-scoring non-kicker in NFL history. The 1999 season was the first that Rice failed to reach 1,000 yards receiving while playing in all 16 games. Retired NFL wide receiver, Hall of Fame 2011. www.nfl.com. He was inducted in Canton, Ohio on August 7, 2010, alongside Emmitt Smith, Floyd Little, Russ Grimm, Rickey Jackson, Dick LeBeau, and John Randle. Due to his numerous records, accomplishments, and accolades, he is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in NFL history, and one of the greatest players in NFL history.[1][2][3][4]. Teams have shown interest, but is Thomas’ off-the-field antics worth the risk? The 49ers won their fifth consecutive NFC West Division Title. Dating back to 1989, the 49ers completed a fifteen-game unbeaten streak in the regular season (5 victories in the last 5 games of 1989 and 10 victories in the first ten games of 1990). [12] He also set a single-game NCAA record by catching 24 passes against Louisiana's Southern University. $99.99. He received a sponsor's exemption to play in the tournament. Rice is remembered also as one of the best clutch players in football history. He eventually requested to be traded. Seller 99.9% positive. 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