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<p>Jerry Rice is a sporting legend who, with his exceptional talent and playing gimmicks, helped to resurrect the sport of football. He was a former American football wide receiver who spent 20 seasons on the field and became the most outstanding wideout in NFL history. He is known as The GOAT because he is the all-time leader in receptions, touchdown receptions, and yards in the NFL. Rice has been named to the All-Pro team 12 times in his 20 seasons in the NFL. He also has three Super Bowl rings to his name, two with the San Francisco 49ers and the Oakland Raiders. Apart from his footballing career, he has written two books, <i>'Rice'</i> and <i>'Go Long: My Journey Beyond the Name and Fame</i>,' and has starred in several TV series and advertisements.</p>

<h2>Background</h2>

<p>Jerry was born on October 13, 1962, in Starkville, Mississippi. His current age is 55. Born in a low-income family, Jerry Lee Rice's father was a laborer. He developed a love for football at a very early age. His father never wanted him to be a laborer, and thus, despite his poor economic condition, he never compromised with Jerry's education. He also loved to play baseball and was a speedy runner. He also loved rock music. He was a big fan of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bob_Marley">Bob Marley</a>.</p>

<p>Jerry, as a kid, was bullied because he was <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/African_Americans">African American</a> and had a skinny appearance, but these hardships were unable to keep him away from his love of football. He started to go to the gym to get more muscular, and by the time he turned 17, he was one big guy with a height of 6 feet 2 inches and an athletic body. Not only this, Jerry was even involved in the art of drama during the initial years of his school. He went on to play various roles in several of the plays being organized at his school.</p>

<h2>Career</h2>

<p>After graduating from high school, Jerry was admission to a local university. The audience admired his football skills there, and soon, he became the best footballer at that university. His university career was a big success due to his bright career, and many NFL teams wanted to take him in their team.</p>

<p>Later, he joined the team of the San Francisco 49ers. He played 15 years for the San Francisco 49ers from the year 1985 to 2000. His jersey number was 80. He then went on and played five years for the Oakland Raiders. He has also played for Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos. He retired in August 2006, and he has been a part of Super Bowl-winning teams three times (Super Bowl 23, 24, 29). His career lasted over 20 years. He achieved many awards during his career and is considered one of the greatest legends of the game. He is also a Hall of Famer.</p>

<p>He was a part of the Denver Broncos in his last playing years, but the 49ers signed a contract with him in his previous years to retire with their team. There was a ceremony to honor him, and he retired with the full respect he deserved. He has played 303 games, more than any other NFL player in history. His position was that of a receiver. He is considered one of the best receivers in the history of the NFL. Jerry was one of the leading players of 49ers and other teams during their Super Bowl victories.</p>

<p>He has also starred in many TV drama shows. His prominent appearance is in the show "<i>Dancing with the stars,</i>" where he secured 2nd place. He has also featured in a video game.</p>

<p>His net worth accounts for around $55 million, which he earned playing football and endorsing many brands. He is one of the wealthiest Super Bowl players. At present, he is working as an NFL analyst for ESPN.</p>

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<h2>Personal Life</h2>

<p>In 1987, Jerry Rice married long time girlfriend Jacqueline Bernice Mitchell. The couple has three children together, Jaqui Bonet, Jerry Rice Jr, and Jada Symone. Unfortunately, their marriage did not last, and they ended up getting divorced in 2007. Jerry was involved in many extramarital affairs, which led to the separation of the couple. With the proof of adultery, his wife filed for separation. The split was filed when Jerry was cheating on Jacqueline with a twenty-year-old Mexican woman who is far too young for him (by almost 30 years). He also had a paternity suit against him in 2002. Jacqueline filed for divorce in 2007, and they officially separated in 2009.</p>

<p>Immediately after the separation, he did not waste time thinking about whether or not to start dating. He started dating immediately and is dating his then-girlfriend, Latisha Pelayo, since 2008, and he did so, even before his divorce got finalized by the court. Pelayo owns a skincare salon. After his retirement, which coincidentally happened right before his divorce, he met Pelayo in his hometown. They first met in a gym in 2008. She is in her forties, and Jerry is 55 years old.</p>

<h2>Divorce</h2>

<p>His separation settlement was not as easy as the separation. Due to the paternity suit, even without the extramarital relationship, it took about three years for the break to be official. There were many rumors regarding the reason for separation in this period. The couple did not comment on any of the stories, nor did they reveal the exact cause. They preferred to keep it private till the news officially hit the media.</p>

<p>The couple got married about 20 years ago, and they did not sign any prenup. The prenup was not as standard in those days as it is today. So, half of everything that Jerry owns went to Jacqueline. His mansion and other properties were valued to the tune of 22 million dollars. Since she could earn enough income to meet her needs from the asset she would own, she was not entitled to alimony. They planned to sell the house in which they lived to take half of the fortune.</p>

<p>Soon after the settlement was announced, he had to sell his estate. Though he got out of the marital status pretty quickly, he was struck with financial obligations. According to the data in 2012, his net worth was 55 million dollars. Jacqueline is not reported to be dating and is not said to have a boyfriend. The relationship between Jerry and Jacqueline after the separation is also not revealed. With all his properties halved, he was struck with a financial blow for a very long time. His future ideas with Pelayo were also not exposed, yet he is seen at many events and functions with her. There was no fight for custody of children between Jerry and Jacqueline.</p>

<h2>Achievements & Awards</h2>

<p>He was voted second on Sporting News' list of the 100 Greatest Football Players in 1999. In his first year of eligibility, in 2010, he was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame. On August 7, 2010, he was ultimately inducted in Canton, Ohio. On The Top 100: NFL's Greatest Players in 2010, he was ranked first. He became the greatest football player at the highest level of the sport due to his position. On September 20, 2010, during halftime of a game between the San Francisco 49ers and the New Orleans Saints, his jersey number 80 was retired.</p>

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