American · Starkville, Mississippi · Born 13 October 196249ers/Raiders/Seahawks wide receiver considered the greatest of all time, holding nearly every major career receiving record.
Jerry Rice retired with receiving records that may never be broken: 1,549 catches, 22,895 yards and 208 touchdowns, all still the all-time standard two decades later. Born in Starkville, Mississippi, in 1962, he built the numbers at Mississippi Valley State before the 49ers took him 16th overall in 1985. His 20-season career produced those totals despite missing only three regular-season games through injury in his first 16 seasons. He won three Super Bowls with the 49ers (1989, 1990, 1995) and was named Super Bowl MVP in Super Bowl XXIII. He was selected to 13 Pro Bowls. His work ethic was legendary — he trained in the off-season on San Francisco's hills while teammates rested. His route-running precision and concentration in traffic made him the model for the wide receiver position that all subsequent players aspire to. He was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010, his first year of eligibility, and named to the NFL 100 All-Time Team.
Widely regarded greatest WR in NFL history
His NFL records for career receiving yards (22,895) and receiving touchdowns (197) are considered unbreakable.
Did You Know?How They Played
Precise route running, exceptional hands, incredible work ethic, and ability to perform in clutch situations
Lasting Impact
Revolutionized the wide receiver position and set virtually every major receiving record in NFL history
Career Honours
- Pro Football Hall of Fame 2010
- NFL all-time leader in receptions, receiving yards and receiving TDs
- 3x Super Bowl champion
- Super Bowl XXIII MVP
- 13x Pro Bowl
- 11x First-team All-Pro
| Team | Period | Games | Jersey |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco 49ers | 1985–2000 | 238 | #80 |
| Oakland Raiders | 2001–2004 | 54 | #80 |
| Seattle Seahawks | 2004–2004 | 11 | — |
American Athletes