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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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Born

October 13, 1962

Birth Place

Starkville

Nationality

American

Sun Sign

Libra

Also Known As

Jerry Lee Rice

Famous As

Former NFL Star

Height

6'2" (188 cm)

Education

Mississippi Valley State University

Awards

1987 - Bert Bell Award 1988 - UPI NFC Player of the Year 1989 - NFL Super Bowl XXIII MVPs

Father

Joe Nathan Rice

Mother

Eddie Rice

Spouse(s)

Jackie Rice (m. 1987–2009)

Siblings

DJ Thump, Tom Rice

Children

Jada Symone Rice, Jaqui Rice, Jerry Rice Jr.

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The Atlanta Falcons have an interest in a prospect from Jackson State University, and Jerry Rice credits Deion Sanders and Eddie George for HBCU's appeal ahead of the NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft: Jerry Rice Praises Former Cowboys Deion Sanders and Eddie George for Igniting Interest in HBCU Prospects

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