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, 'Rice' and 'Go Long: My Journey Beyond the Name and Fame,' and has starred in several TV series and advertisements.
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 Bob Marley.
Jerry, as a kid, was bullied because he was African American 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.
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.
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.
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.
He has also starred in many TV drama shows. His prominent appearance is in the show "Dancing with the stars," where he secured 2nd place. He has also featured in a video game.
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.
| Birth Date: | 13 Oct, 1962 |
| Age: | 57 yrs |
| Occupations: | American football player Author |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Starkville |
| Education: | Moor High School |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | Hall of Fame American football wide receiver |
| Twitter Id: | JerryRice |
| Net Worth 2021: | 50 million |
