Football
Jerry Rice
Hall of Fame Class of 2010
- 01Hall of Fame Class of 2010
- 02Super Bowl XXIII MVP
The story
Jerry Rice played 20 NFL seasons and recorded 1,549 receptions for 22,895 yards. He won three Super Bowls with San Francisco.
Drafted from Mississippi Valley State in 1985, Rice became a central figure in San Francisco’s championship offense. His career later continued with Oakland and Seattle, spanning two decades of professional football.
In focus
The biggest stage+
Rice earned Super Bowl XXIII MVP honors and won three championships with the 49ers. He received 13 Pro Bowl invitations and recognition on the NFL’s All-Decade Teams for both the 1980s and 1990s.
Sustained production+
Starting in 1986, Rice recorded eleven consecutive 1,000-yard receiving seasons. His career totals include 208 touchdowns and 14 seasons with at least 1,000 receiving yards.
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References & photography
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