His family lived in a poor, rural town in mississippi. Playing primarily for the san francisco 49ers, he set a host of nfl records, including those for career touchdowns 208, receptions. Jerry rice believes 49ers could play in super bowl after 5. Rice, who rewrote the nfl record book during his 20year career, said on sportscenter that more. Rice first said he thinks the 49ers could be super bowl contenders after they blew out. I like to have fun, watching the game, letting myself go, but the next day im right back on my regimen. As long as your funding is commensurate to the price range to book jerry rice, cti will propose your event to the official agency representing jerry rice. What is your diet like nowadays compared to when you were an nfl star in the making. Jerry rice retired as not only the greatest receiver of all time but also the greatest player of all time. Celebrating 100 years of the national football league, rice and williams have compiled his list of footballs fiercest. Jerry rice was the greatest widereceiver to play football in the nfl. This book is an amazing compilation of the games history as seen through the.
Nfl legend jerry rice still eats how he did as a player. Jerry is strongly committed to giving back to the community. Jerry rice is a threetime super bowl champion and a member of the pro football hall of fame and college football hall of fame. This book gives a good overview of jerry rices career. Rice served as an alumni captain for team rice during the 2014 pro bowl and 2016 pro bowl. Jerry rices current work schedule and location in relation to your events type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking jerry rice for your party. I recently met jerry in person and had him autograph his book for me. You would think that the nfls increasing emphasis on the passing game would jeopardize receiving records, but nobody will be touching rices alltime marks. And yet, it is unlikely that any of these players will have a. Jerry rice is among the most iconic and awarded athletes in nfl history.
Rice, 55, was a guest on adam schefters podcast and said, with tongue possibly in cheek, that he would come back to play in. This book is an amazing compilation of the games history as seen through the eyes of my friend jerry rice, aka the goat. A former american football wide receiver, he played a total of 20 seasons in his active playing time and went on to become the greatest wide receiver in nfl history. Today i will do what others wont, so tomorrow i will do what others cant. Dec 19, 2012 rice, who rewrote the nfl record book during his 20year career, said on sportscenter that more. Jerry rice was born in crawford, mississippi on october, 1962. Jerry rice shared a story about his work ethic and its.
I just want to go up to the bride and the groom and congratulate them, rice said. Some superstars rely only on their talents, lawrence taylor and others but jerry rice have it in their dna to overachieve, the work ethics is amazing. Does jerry rice really deserve to get his number retired. While tom brady may have caught up with rice as to the latter, theres still no.
In all honesty, why doesnt jerry rice get more credit for his blocking. Jerry rice shared a story about his work ethic and its no wonder hes the goat. Maximizing the drive within and millions of other books are available for. He won three super bowl rings playing for the san francisco 49ers and an afc championship with the oakland raiders. In this entertaining and concise history, jerry rice and randy o. 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. He always tried hard, but after he reached his 30s and early 40s, rice had to have been the best blocking receiver in the league. Jerry rice cemented his pro football hall of fame residency by compiling a boundless list of nfl records over a brilliant 20year nfl career. I think rice is the goat because he does hold so many receiving records and continues to play into his 40s. Before being drafted by the san francisco 49ers, rice was reported as running the 40 in 4. Americas game jerry rice signed book premiere collectibles.
Jerry rice biography nfl legend jerry rice is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of alltime at any position, and thats saying something. See all books authored by jerry rice, including 50 years, 50 moments lp, and go long my journey beyond the game and the fame, and more on. To celebrate the release of his book 50 years, 50 moments. Campbell saturday, november 30, 2019 at the pruneyard, campbell, ca. I wish we had some more phone book body armor for sale, but it al. This hardcover edition of jerry rices americas game. We present them here for purely educational purposes. Jerry rice calls julian edelman the best receiver in. Did you know you can get unsigned copies of this book and others at wholesale. His singleseason receiving yards and receiving touchdowns records both have fallen in the past. Football player 1962 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.
After beating the reigning nfc champion rams 207 on sunday, it sounds like rice is ready to book a trip to miami for super bowl liv. His father was a mason, and as a kid, jerry rice helped haul bricks and mortar when his. Top 30 quotes of jerry rice famous quotes and sayings. In spite of rices legendary gridiron skills, or even his ability to transform himself into an instant ballroomdance prodigy on abcs hit tv series dancing with the stars, the surprising fact is, a guy like jerry rice is made and not just born. If youre always settling with whats good, youll never be the best. Jan 24, 2018 jerry rice isnt serious about a return to the nfl, is he. My journey beyond the game and the fame 9780345496126. You really get to know jerry and how he approaches the game that he loves. Oct 18, 2012 does jerry rice have a nephew playing for the vikings. Jerry rice books list of books by author jerry rice. Jerry rice books list of books by author jerry rice thriftbooks. Hire jerry rice for an appearance at events or keynote. For those that didnt get to see jerry rice play in his prime you have no idea how. My takeaway for go long is that i learned a little what motivated jerry rice.
Dec 18, 2015 to celebrate the release of his book 50 years, 50 moments. See all books authored by jerry rice, including 50 years, 50 moments lp, and go long my journey beyond the game and. Jun 28, 2018 at one time or another, jerry rice held virtually every notable wide receiver record in the books. Jerry rice has been called the best pro football player ever. Go long my journey beyond the game and the fame by jerry. Jerry rice isnt serious about a return to the nfl, is he. The most unforgettable plays in super bowl history, halloffamer jerry rice had a little. Jerry rice was born on october, 1962, in crawford, mississippi, to joe nathan and eddie b. The fear of failure, the insecurity and the need to please his father and later his coach welsh.
Ive never been a 49er fan, but ive always admired jerry rice for his skill and work ethic. I shouldnt have to explain why this is a big deal or even blogworthy. He did what he had to do for himself and his family. His singleseason receiving yards and receiving touchdowns records both have fallen in. Jerry rice said if asked, hed play again in a heartbeat. Crawford was a very small town where jerry grew up with his seven. And yet, it is unlikely that any of these players will have a career half as prolific as that of jerry rice. No, the baltimore ravens ray rice is not related to retired hall of fame wide receiver jerry rice.
At one time or another, jerry rice held virtually every notable wide receiver record in the books. If you are a football fan, you are going to love this book almost as much as you loved watching jerry play. Fees on the sports speakers 360 website for jerry rice and other athletes are estimates and are intended only as a guideline. No, sidney rice is not related to the hall of fame football player, jerry rice. He is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in nfl history and. Apr 04, 2020 jerry rice retired as not only the greatest receiver of all time but also the greatest player of all time. Sep 15, 2015 nfl hall of famer jerry rice discussed his comparisons to jim brown, training camp fights and much more. With the 49ers and raiders, almost every big run took place behind rice. Jerry rice is a sporting legend who revived the face of football with his outstanding talent and playing gimmicks. Theres no question that jerry rice is the greatest athlete and greatest football player that has ever put on a uniform. Jerry rice records, divorce, married, wife, affair, girlfriend, net worth, salary jerry rice is a former football player in the nfl.
His only drawback was that he didnt bring any attention to himself with the showboating or offfield problems. Rice with michael silver, published 1996, isbn 0312147953 and go long. In 1992 jerry rice, the star wide receiver for the san francisco 49ers, grabbed the record for most touchdown receptions in a professional football career, with 101. Nfl hall of famer jerry rice discussed his comparisons to jim brown, training camp fights and much more. Williams celebrate the nfls centennial, bringing together colorful memories, insights, and personal experiences and observations from the heroes, losers, innovators, and defining legends who have played the game at its highest level. Jerry doesnt shy away from controversial opinions about team mates and other players and he addresses his own mistakes and shortcomings in an up front way. Jerry married jacqueline bernice mitchell on september 8, 1987. Jerry rice is an american former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the national football league nfl, primarily with the san franc. However if you have read his autobiography rice it is very similar. Jerry rice was born, grew up, went to high school, and went to college in mississippi. What you can learn from jerry rice about determination.
Rice first said he thinks the 49ers could be super bowl contenders after they blew out the bengals, 4117, in week 2. Businesses, nonprofit organizations, event planners and companies across the country have worked closely with our booking agents to hire jerry rice for a speaking engagements, guest appearances, product endorsements and corporate events. Jerry rice didnt come from a family of professional athletes. He has received a lot of awards and is considered to be the alltime leader in many categories.
For reference, in 2014 there were multiple quarterbacks and even a defensive lineman that posted faster times than that. For years, companies have turned to athletespeakers to get jerry rices booking fee, appearance cost, and booking agent contact information. Feeling blessed by the love and support the public has given him throughout the years, jerry is active in supporting several foundations and organizations that are doing phenomenal work for the good of others. Jerry rice records, divorce, married, wife, affair. This is a great book about one of the greatest athletes to ever play in the nfl. Exact fees for jerry rice and other athletes are determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the requested duties, time commitment and whether travel is required. Jerry rice is a hall of fame wide receiver who played 20 seasons in the nfl. Does jerry rice have a nephew playing for the vikings. Jerry rice, american professional gridiron football player whom many consider the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league nfl. Jerry rice the official site of jerry rice giving back. Jerry rice shared a story about his work ethic and its no. Dec 11, 2015 jerry rice has been called the best pro football player ever.
Jerry rice is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league nfl. Former says something nice about current player isnt the kind of thing you see in all caps across the top of the page on spinning newspapers in old black and white turner classic movies. While in college, he earned allamerica honors and set 18 division. He is arguably the greatest player in the history of football. He and his brothers picked cotton and laid bricks to earn money.
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