Jerry Rice - Former Nfl Star, Life Achievements and Family
Jerry Rice's Personal Details
Jerry Rice is one of the greatest wide receivers in NFL history
| Information | Detail |
|---|---|
| Birthday | October 13, 1962 |
| Nationality | American |
| Famous | African American Athletes, Humanitarian, Sportspersons, American Football Players, Former Nfl Star |
| City/State | Mississippi |
| Nick names | World, The Satellite Express, The Gunslinger |
| Spouses | Jackie Rice (m. 1987–2009) |
| Siblings | DJ Thump, Tom Rice |
| Known as | Jerry Lee Rice |
| Childrens | Jada Symone Rice, Jaqui Rice, Jerry Rice Jr. |
| Universities |
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| Birth Place | Starkville |
| Height | 188 |
| Gender | Male |
| Father | Joe Nathan Rice |
| Mother | Eddie Rice |
| Net Worth | $55 million as of Aug 3,2016 |
| Sun Sign | Libra |
| Born in | Starkville |
| Famous as | Former NFL Star |
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Who is Jerry Rice?
Jerry Rice is a sporting legend who revived the face of football with his outstanding talent and playing gimmicks. 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. Nicknamed The G.O.A.T., he is an all-time NFL leader in receptions, touchdown receptions, and yards. His career record stand at 1549 receptions for 22, 895 yards with 197 touchdown receptions and 208 total receptions. His career points stands at 1295, which makes him the highest scoring non-kicker in NFL history. Rice has 12 times been named All Pro in his 20 MFL seasons. He also has to his credit three Super Bowl rings, twice for San Francisco 49ers and once for Oakland Raiders. Footballing career apart, he has authored two books - 'Rice’ and ‘Go Long: My Journey Beyond the Name and Fame’ and appeared in several television shows and commercials.
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Childhood & Early Life
Jerry Rice was born on October 13, 1962 in Starkville, Mississippi, to a brick mason. He was one of the eight children born to the couple.
Since an early age, Young Rice and his siblings assisted their father during the scorching summers. Working as assistant brick layer helped him gain strong hands as a child.
It is speculated that his first stint at football was a chance offering to survive punishment from his high school principal for cutting class. His excellent running speed caught the attention of the principal who gave him two options, either to join school’s football team or be punished.
While at school, he became a star football player for his team and a belligerent threat for other opposition teams. very soon his speed and refined playing tactics caught the attention of the college scouts who offered him to enroll at the Mississippi Valley State University.
From 1981 to 1984, he played football for the university. His aggressive playing technique and impressive numbers caught the attention of the pro-scouts as well. Though the exact details of his college career is not known, it is said that in his sophomore year, he caught 66 passes for 1,133 yards and 7 touchdowns
In his four year of college career, he hauled 301 catches for 4,693 yards and 50 touchdowns and collected 18 Division I-AA records. The record, a massive one, was broken only in 2006 when University of New Hampshire’s receiver, David Ball recorded his 51st touchdown.
Career
His outstanding talent, light-footed play and amazing skills contributed to give him a great professional star to his career. Post his massive display of talent at the game, he became the overall #2 pick for the 1985 draft for the league.
He was finally roped in by San Francisco 49ers with the 16th overall pick. Though he started on a slow note, he soon gained momentum and finished the season with a record of 49 catches for 927 yards, averaging at 18.9 yards per catch.
The following season brought forth a legacy that lasted for the next six seasons. He caught 86 passes for a league-leading 1,570 yards and 15 touchdowns, thus achieving the breakthrough that he deserved.
For the 1987 season, he only bettered his record thus earning the Player of the Year award. Despite playing 12 games, he gained 1,078 receiving yards and an NFL-record 22 touchdown reception.
The 1988 season was a time of superlative success for this talented football player who averaged 20.4 yards per catch, with 64 passes for 1306 yards and 9 touchdowns. The same year, he helped the 49ers beat Chicago Bears in the NFC game title by a whooping margin of 28-3.
The success of 1988 went further when he helped San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl XXIII with 11 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown.
Riding high on his success, he multiplied the win ratio further by assisting his team to not only make it to the Super Bowl XXIV but win the same. While his prior performance of 82 receptions for 1483 yards and 17 touchdowns helped the team secure a place in the Super Bowl, his Super Bowl performance of 7 catches for 148 yards and 3 touchdown receptions helped them bag the championship yet again.
The 1990 season opened on a note of success and ended with him recording his then career best of 100 receptions for 1502 yards and 13 touchdowns. Though the San Francisco 49ers made it to the Super Bowl XXV, they failed to make a hat trick losing to New York Giants in the 15-13 NFC title game.
For the following three seasons, he recorded significant numbers with 80 catches for 1,206 yards and 14 touchdowns in 1991, 84 catches for 1,201 yards and 10 touchdowns in 1992, and 98 catches for 1,503 yards and 15 touchdowns in 1993.
Year 1994 was a stupendously successful one for him as he recorded his career high 112 receptions for 1,499 yards and 13 touchdowns. Not just this, he recorded 7 passes for a season-high 169 yards and two touchdowns against a match with Los Angeles Raiders which eventually helped him gain the first place in the NFL records for career touchdowns, standing at 127.
The 1994 Super Bowl XXIX also brought promising results for both San Francisco 49ers and himself as they nailed a 49–26 victory over the San Diego Chargers, with him tapping 10 receptions for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns
In 1995, he revised his own career record for passes, standing at 122 for 1848 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. The following year, his graph scaled yet again with him leading the NFL with 108 receptions for 1254 yards and 8 touchdowns. By the end of 1996, his three year record stood at 342 catches for 4,601 yards and 36 touchdowns.
Injuries got better off his game in 1997 as he tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee on a reverse. With a fighter’s spirit, he got back to the game within a couple of months to record 82 catches for 1,157 yards and 9 touchdowns in 1998 thus being named to his 12th Pro Bowl.
His performance declined considerably in 1999, during which he failed to make it to the 1000 yards in all his 16 games. The waning graph continued for the year 2000 as well which marked the end of his more than decade long association with San Francisco 49ers.
In 2000, he signed a contract with Oakland Raiders. Together with fellow player Tim Brown, he caught 83 passes for 1,139 yards and 9 touchdowns. He bettered his record in 2002 with 92 passes for 1,211 yards and 7 touchdowns. The same year, he was named to the 13th Pro Bowl. He even helped the team secure a place in the Super Bowl XXXVII, eventually losing to Buccaneer.
Frustrated with the team performance and dissatisfied over his role in the team, he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in 2003. He played six games until 2004. It was during his term with the Seattle Seahawks that he set the career NFL record for combined net yards by catching a 27-yard touchdown pass
During the end of the 2004 season, he first opted to team up with the Denver Broncos for a year but later rejected the proposal to take up retirement.
In 2006, to honor his valuable contribution to San Francisco 49ers, he signed a one day contract with the team to officially retire as a 49er.
Awards & Achievements
In 1999, he was ranked number two on the Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Football Players
He was selected for induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2010. He was finally inducted in Canton Ohio on August 7, 2010.
In 2010, he was ranked number one on The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players. The position made him the greatest football player at the highest level of the sport.
His jersey number 80 was retired on September 20, 2010 during halftime at the San Francisco 49ers-Saints game.
Personal Life & Legacy
He tied the nuptial knot with Jacqueline Bernice Mitchell on September 8, 1987. The couple has been blessed with three children.
Two decades after their marriage, they filed for divorce. The marriage was finally annulled in December 2009.
In 2011, The Sports Network initiated the annual Jerry Rice Award to be given to the most outstanding freshman Football Championship Subdivision player
Trivia
This retired San Francisco 49ers footballing legend holds the record for being the only non-kicker in NFL history to score over 1000 points in his career.
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Jerry Rice's awards
| Year | Name | Award |
|---|---|---|
Other | ||
| 1985 | UPI NFL-NFC Rookie of the Year | |
| 1993 | NFL Offensive Player of the Year Award | |
| 1995 | Pro Bowl MVP | |
| 2010 | Pro Football Hall of Fame | |
| 0 | - San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XXIII Champions | |
| 0 | - San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XXIV Champions | |
| 0 | - San Francisco 49ers Super Bowl XXIX Champions | |
| 0 | - Super Bowl XXIII MVP Award | |
| 0 | - NFL 75th Anniversary All-Time Team | |
| 0 | - NFL 1980s All-Decade Team | |
| 0 | - NFL 1990s All-Decade Team | |
| 0 | ||
| 0 | ||
| 0 | 1987 - Bert Bell Award | |
| 0 | 1988 - UPI NFC Player of the Year | |
| 0 | 1989 - NFL Super Bowl XXIII MVPs | |
Jerry Rice biography timelines
- // 13th Oct 1962Jerry Rice was born on October 13, 1962 in Starkville, Mississippi, to a brick mason. He was one of the eight children born to the couple.
- // 1981 To 1984From 1981 to 1984, he played football for the university. His aggressive playing technique and impressive numbers caught the attention of the pro-scouts as well. Though the exact details of his college career is not known, it is said that in his sophomore year, he caught 66 passes for 1,133 yards and 7 touchdowns
- // 1985His outstanding talent, light-footed play and amazing skills contributed to give him a great professional star to his career. Post his massive display of talent at the game, he became the overall #2 pick for the 1985 draft for the league.
- // 1987For the 1987 season, he only bettered his record thus earning the Player of the Year award. Despite playing 12 games, he gained 1,078 receiving yards and an NFL-record 22 touchdown reception.
- // 8th Sep 1987He tied the nuptial knot with Jacqueline Bernice Mitchell on September 8, 1987. The couple has been blessed with three children.
- // 1988The 1988 season was a time of superlative success for this talented football player who averaged 20.4 yards per catch, with 64 passes for 1306 yards and 9 touchdowns. The same year, he helped the 49ers beat Chicago Bears in the NFC game title by a whooping margin of 28-3.
- // 1988The success of 1988 went further when he helped San Francisco 49ers beat the Cincinnati Bengals in the Super Bowl XXIII with 11 passes for 215 yards and a touchdown.
- // 1990The 1990 season opened on a note of success and ended with him recording his then career best of 100 receptions for 1502 yards and 13 touchdowns. Though the San Francisco 49ers made it to the Super Bowl XXV, they failed to make a hat trick losing to New York Giants in the 15-13 NFC title game.
- // 1991 To 1993For the following three seasons, he recorded significant numbers with 80 catches for 1,206 yards and 14 touchdowns in 1991, 84 catches for 1,201 yards and 10 touchdowns in 1992, and 98 catches for 1,503 yards and 15 touchdowns in 1993.
- // 1994Year 1994 was a stupendously successful one for him as he recorded his career high 112 receptions for 1,499 yards and 13 touchdowns. Not just this, he recorded 7 passes for a season-high 169 yards and two touchdowns against a match with Los Angeles Raiders which eventually helped him gain the first place in the NFL records for career touchdowns, standing at 127.
- // 1994The 1994 Super Bowl XXIX also brought promising results for both San Francisco 49ers and himself as they nailed a 49–26 victory over the San Diego Chargers, with him tapping 10 receptions for 149 yards and 3 touchdowns
- // 1995 To 1996In 1995, he revised his own career record for passes, standing at 122 for 1848 receiving yards and 15 touchdowns. The following year, his graph scaled yet again with him leading the NFL with 108 receptions for 1254 yards and 8 touchdowns. By the end of 1996, his three year record stood at 342 catches for 4,601 yards and 36 touchdowns.
- // 1997 To 1998Injuries got better off his game in 1997 as he tore the anterior cruciate and medial collateral ligaments in his left knee on a reverse. With a fighter’s spirit, he got back to the game within a couple of months to record 82 catches for 1,157 yards and 9 touchdowns in 1998 thus being named to his 12th Pro Bowl.
- // 1999 To 2000His performance declined considerably in 1999, during which he failed to make it to the 1000 yards in all his 16 games. The waning graph continued for the year 2000 as well which marked the end of his more than decade long association with San Francisco 49ers.
- // 1999In 1999, he was ranked number two on the Sporting News list of the 100 Greatest Football Players
- // 2000 To 2002In 2000, he signed a contract with Oakland Raiders. Together with fellow player Tim Brown, he caught 83 passes for 1,139 yards and 9 touchdowns. He bettered his record in 2002 with 92 passes for 1,211 yards and 7 touchdowns. The same year, he was named to the 13th Pro Bowl. He even helped the team secure a place in the Super Bowl XXXVII, eventually losing to Buccaneer.
- // 2003 To 2004Frustrated with the team performance and dissatisfied over his role in the team, he was traded to the Seattle Seahawks in 2003. He played six games until 2004. It was during his term with the Seattle Seahawks that he set the career NFL record for combined net yards by catching a 27-yard touchdown pass
- // 2004During the end of the 2004 season, he first opted to team up with the Denver Broncos for a year but later rejected the proposal to take up retirement.
- // 2006In his four year of college career, he hauled 301 catches for 4,693 yards and 50 touchdowns and collected 18 Division I-AA records. The record, a massive one, was broken only in 2006 when University of New Hampshire’s receiver, David Ball recorded his 51st touchdown.
- // 2006In 2006, to honor his valuable contribution to San Francisco 49ers, he signed a one day contract with the team to officially retire as a 49er.
- // Dec 2009Two decades after their marriage, they filed for divorce. The marriage was finally annulled in December 2009.
- // 2010In 2010, he was ranked number one on The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players. The position made him the greatest football player at the highest level of the sport.
- // 7th Aug 2010He was selected for induction in the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility in 2010. He was finally inducted in Canton Ohio on August 7, 2010.
- // 20th Sep 2010His jersey number 80 was retired on September 20, 2010 during halftime at the San Francisco 49ers-Saints game.
- // 2011In 2011, The Sports Network initiated the annual Jerry Rice Award to be given to the most outstanding freshman Football Championship Subdivision player
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Jerry Rice's FAQ
What is Jerry Rice birthday?
Jerry Rice was born at 1962-10-13
Where is Jerry Rice's birth place?
Jerry Rice was born in Starkville
What is Jerry Rice nationalities?
Jerry Rice's nationalities is American
What is Jerry Rice nick names?
Jerry Rice's nickNames is World, The Satellite Express, The Gunslinger
Who is Jerry Rice spouses?
Jerry Rice's spouses is Jackie Rice (m. 1987–2009)
Who is Jerry Rice siblings?
Jerry Rice's siblings is DJ Thump, Tom Rice
Who is Jerry Rice childrens?
Jerry Rice's childrens is Jada Symone Rice, Jaqui Rice, Jerry Rice Jr.
What was Jerry Rice universities?
Jerry Rice studied at Mississippi Valley State University
How tall is Jerry Rice?
Jerry Rice's height is 188
Who is Jerry Rice's father?
Jerry Rice's father is Joe Nathan Rice
Who is Jerry Rice's mother?
Jerry Rice's mother is Eddie Rice
What is Jerry Rice's sun sign?
Jerry Rice is Libra
How famous is Jerry Rice?
Jerry Rice is famouse as Former NFL Star