Rices second year topps card from 1987 remains very affordable, even in highgrade. Sep 15, 2015 nfl hall of famer jerry rice discussed his comparisons to jim brown, training camp fights and much more. Associated press nfl offensive player of the year award. Im more muscular now than when i played football share this article 269 shares. Julian edelman used to date jerry rices daughter larry. Jerry rice shared a story about his work ethic and its no wonder hes the goat. Brad schoenfeld, msc, cscs, cpt, is widely regarded as one of the leading strength and fitness experts in the united states. Jan 26, 2018 55yearold jerry rice talked to jon gruden about raiders return, has 80 catches in me the greatest receiver ever still thinks he can play in the nfl and he might not be wrong. Jan 29, 2017 rices earliest cards were issued at a time when topps had an exclusive or there were just a few different products issued in a year.
In addition to winning three super bowls, rice holds nearly every single season and career receiving record available. Jerry rice is a hall of fame wide receiver who played 20 seasons in the nfl. Lance wins jerry rice award as nations top freshman. Playing primarily for the san francisco 49ers, he set a host of nfl records, including those for career touchdowns 208, receptions.
If you are a football fan, you are going to love this book almost as much as you loved watching jerry play. The best wide receiver classes in nfl draft history. Americas game target exclusive by jerry rice hardcover. Jerry rice records, divorce, married, wife, affair, girlfriend, net worth, salary jerry rice is a former football player in the nfl. The author uses two different styles in writing this book. He won three super bowl rings playing for the san francisco 49ers and an afc championship with the oakland raiders.
At his retirement, the nfl record and fact book listed jerry rice with 38 different nfl records, including career totals of 1,549 receptions, 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns. Jerry rice pro football hall of fame official site. Jerry lee rice was born in starkville, mississippi, and grew up in the small town of crawford, mississippi. Former nfl scout ron marciniak, who discovered jerry. You can still own a basic rice collection from his playing days for a relatively modest sum.
Jerry rice is a sporting legend who revived the face of football with his outstanding talent and playing gimmicks. In football, the goal of the offense is to move the ball and score. Its also available for hockey, basketball and baseball. Aaron rodgerspackers divorce 49ers trent williams loves sharing videos of his most vicious blocks herm edwards invokes jerry rice.
This biography profiles his childhood, life, football career, achievements, records and timeline. Many would say that the former san francisco 49er and oakland raider is the greatest player to ever put on. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting. The 49ers faced a tough decision early on in the 2020 nfl draft, but general manager john lynch and coach kyle shanahan aced the test. Go long my journey beyond the game and the fame by jerry rice. 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. After catching 1,281 passes for 19,247 yards with the 49ers, rice had 243 catches for 3,286 yards in just over three seasons in. San francisco 49ers football vintage sports plates for.
Jerry lee rice was born in starkville, mississippi, and grew up in the town of crawford, as the son of a brick mason. The most targets since 1992 that jerry rice ever saw was 176. Oct 04, 2017 rice is the nfls alltime leader in receptions, receiving yards, and touchdowns. While in college, he earned allamerica honors and set 18 division i. The author is writing the book to tell of his life experiences and journey of becoming a nfl football player. Year, team, g, rec, yds, avg, td, att, yds, avg, td. Jerry rice goes to beijing as nfl eyes asian fanbase. If you are a football fan, you are going to love this book almost as much as you loved watching jerry. Thus ends the 42yearolds search for a place to play his 21st season and add to his totals of 1,549 catches for 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns all league.
Jerry rice, american professional gridiron football player whom many consider the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league nfl. More than that, however, it is the story of how jerry rice awakened the champion within, illustration how we can unlock the greatness within ourselves. Oct 06, 2016 jerry rice apologizes, says he didnt know meaning of black lives matter jerry rice speaks during a ceremony honoring him in jackson, miss. 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. My journey beyond the game and the fame 9780345496126. Nfl aims to win the race in china with slow, steady progress. According to his autobiography rice, his mother did not allow him to join the schools football team in his freshman year. Jerry rice was the greatest widereceiver to play football in the nfl. Rice certainly still holds that title for receivers and is in the debate among all players. His profession was an enjoyable and clearly memorable experience fueled by passion and a simple love of the game. In his twenty year football career, he was elected rookie of the year 1985, was selected to the pro bowl thirteen times, won three super bowl rings and was named the mvp of super bowl xxiii, and.
The jerry rice award is awarded annually in the united states to the most outstanding freshman player in the ncaa division i football championship subdivision fcs of college football as chosen by a nationwide panel of media and college sports information directors. But in geoff colvins popular book, talent is overrated audiobook, he shares an. Jan 24, 2018 rice, 55, was a guest on adam schefters podcast and said, with tongue possibly in cheek, that he would come back to play in the league in a heartbeat, even though hes been retired for. Jerry rice is one of the greatest wide receivers in nfl history. Ross uglem bison report, 247sports ndsu qb trey lance has been awarded the jerry rice award as the nations top freshman.
Rice even demonstrates these rules in action, breaking down the greatest games from his stellar career. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Get it today with same day delivery, order pickup or drive up. Quotations by jerry rice, american athlete, born october, 1962. Get the best deals on san francisco 49ers football vintage sports plates when you shop the largest online selection at. Crawford was a very small town where jerry grew up with his seven.
Oct 14, 2019 the 49ers have jerry rices stamp of approval. Take a look at the career of jerry rice through the years. In his new book relentless that was released last week, edelman revealed that he dated jerry rices daughter in high school. He kept his tongue in check for most of his twentyone year career, understanding performance, not oratory, was his occupation. Jerry rice still holds three major nfl records, but will. San francisco 49ers football vintage sports plates. Emmitt smith, jerry rice, and brett favre will probably be in the record books forever. He is arguably the greatest player in the history of football. 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.
Assignments have taken him to the oscars, emmys and grammys, plus other major. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and. This book is an amazing compilation of the games history as seen through the eyes of my friend jerry rice, aka the goat. Go long my journey beyond the game and the fame by jerry. Get the best deals on jerry rice rookie football cards when you shop the largest online selection at.
When rice was a sophomore, the schools principal caught rice. You really get to know jerry and how he approaches the game that he loves. Jerry rice is an american former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the national football league nfl, primarily with the san francisco 49ers. Jerry rice said if asked, hed play again in a heartbeat. The deliberate practice and training of jerry rice jerry rice is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league. Jerry rice shared a story about his work ethic and its no. Other great quarterbacks typically had one or two receivers. Crush your weight loss goals with the ultimate workout and diet planner from the 12week fitness journal if you want to lose weight, you need a planand the 12week fitness journal is the best way to make one. He allowed 17 receptions on 30 targets for just 152 yards. Rob gronkowski is not jerry rice and tom brady will find. Jerry rice, wr 19852000 with 49ers, 200104 with raiders.
My journey beyond the game and the fame written by jerry rice with brian curtis the book is an autobiography of the authors life. After three seasons and limited playing time, jerry rice jr. Jerry rice is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league nfl. This book gives a good overview of jerry rices career. He has received a lot of awards and is considered to be the alltime leader in many categories. Rice with michael silver, published 1996, isbn 0312147953 and go long. Jerry rice records, divorce, married, wife, affair. Jerry rices phone number, email, address, public records. Rob gronkowski is not jerry rice and tom brady will find other targets this year to compensate. Oct, 2016 5 amazing facts about jerry rices career. Right swipe august diverse book club pick by alisha rai paperback. Many even viewed him as the greatest player of all time.
Super bowl mvp jerry rice has compiled his list of the most iconic, strategic, and recordbreaking moments in football. 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. Go long my journey beyond the game and the fame paperback january 29, 2008. Jerry rice believes 49ers could play in super bowl after 50. This book is an amazing compilation of the games history as. Jerry played every snap, whether in practice or in games, as if it were his last. This is a great book about one of the greatest athletes to ever play in the nfl. Every week during the season, well send you an email to your inbox with scores, this weeks schedule, top performers, fantasy drops and adds, new debuts and interesting tidbits. Jerry rice is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in the history of the. Shop 1993 action packed moving targets mt10 jerry rice san francisco 49ers football cards and more authentic, autographed and gameused items at amazons sports collectibles store. When jerry rice retired before the 2005 season, he was the unquestioned greatest receiver in nfl history. However, he caught a whopping 22 touchdown passes that year, a number which has never been touched since.
Mar 20, 2018 jerry rice endured a fabled 20 year nfl career largely because he simply had fun. Dec 30, 2019 a veteran multimedia journalist, jerry rice has specialized in entertainment, features, travel and sports coverage. A celebration of 100 years of the nfl from hall of fame receiver and bestselling author jerry rice. San diego couple still scared after disgruntled home bidders year of harassment jerry rice and janice ruhter said kathy rowe tormented them for a year. The big i dea of this story is that if you have a dream or a goal in life then you should do. Find jerry rices phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information. Jerry rice was born in crawford, mississippi on october, 1962. But he also had a nice two year run in tampa bay after that, winning a. Rice was inducted into the college football hall of fame on august 12, 2006.
Rice first said he thinks the 49ers could be super bowl contenders after they blew out the bengals, 4117, in week 2. Former nfl wide receiver who won three super bowls with the san francisco 49ers and was named the super bowl xxiii mvp. The 2011 nsca personal trainer of the year is a lifetime drugfree bodybuilder who. Jerry rice books list of books by author jerry rice.
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