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I felt I came in and gave it my best shot and I still wanted to play
Receiver Jerry Rice retires from NFL Sep 05, 2005
Guys like Joe Montana look at me like I'm crazy. They cannot believe that I'm still playing and the level I'm playing at. They call me
Super Bowl Quotes Jan 22, 2003
I played with some of the best quarterbacks to play the game and Rich is right up there with him
Oakland 28, Denver 16 Dec 23, 2002
The GMAC Bowl is excited to have two Heisman Trophy candidates, and two high-powered offenses showcasing themselves in Mobile
In Sports from United Press International Dec 02, 2002
Rich is having an outstanding year, but we still are not there and it leaves a bad taste in your mouth
Oakland 41, Arizona 20 Nov 24, 2002
Jerry Lee Rice (born October 13, 1962) is a retired Hall of Fame American football wide receiver. He is generally regarded as the greatest wide receiver ever and one of the greatest players in National Football League history. On November 4, 2010, Rice was chosen by NFL Network's NFL Films production The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players as the number one greatest player in NFL history.
The all-time leader in most major statistical categories for wide receivers and the all-time NFL leader in touchdowns scored with 208, Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times (1986–1996, 1998, 2002) and named All-Pro 11 times in his 20 NFL seasons. He won three Super Bowl rings playing for the San Francisco 49ers and an AFC Championship with the Oakland Raiders.
Jerry Rice was born and raised in Crawford, Mississippi, as the son of a brick mason. He developed his hands while working for his father. His speed also helped him excel in football in high school. He enjoyed watching football on television.