If you are a football fan, you are going to love this book almost as much as you loved watching jerry play. With the 49ers and raiders, almost every big run took place behind rice. I just want to go up to the bride and the groom and congratulate them, rice said. Nfl legend jerry rice still eats how he did as a player. In this entertaining and concise history, jerry rice and randy o. He and his brothers picked cotton and laid bricks to earn money. Jerry rice is an american former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the national football league nfl, primarily with the san franc. Jerry rice shared a story about his work ethic and its no. Jerry rice the official site of jerry rice giving back. Jerry rice records, divorce, married, wife, affair, girlfriend, net worth, salary jerry rice is a former football player in the nfl.
Americas game jerry rice signed book premiere collectibles. Jerry rice was born on october, 1962, in crawford, mississippi, to joe nathan and eddie b. His family lived in a poor, rural town in mississippi. His only drawback was that he didnt bring any attention to himself with the showboating or offfield problems. If youre always settling with whats good, youll never be the best. While in college, he earned allamerica honors and set 18 division. No, the baltimore ravens ray rice is not related to retired hall of fame wide receiver jerry rice.
Rice with michael silver, published 1996, isbn 0312147953 and go long. Does jerry rice have a nephew playing for the vikings. Rice, 55, was a guest on adam schefters podcast and said, with tongue possibly in cheek, that he would come back to play in. For those that didnt get to see jerry rice play in his prime you have no idea how. My takeaway for go long is that i learned a little what motivated jerry rice. Does jerry rice really deserve to get his number retired. Jerry rice books list of books by author jerry rice. Jerry rice is a sporting legend who revived the face of football with his outstanding talent and playing gimmicks. Before being drafted by the san francisco 49ers, rice was reported as running the 40 in 4. Jerry rice retired as not only the greatest receiver of all time but also the greatest player of all time.
Football player 1962 hall of fame football wide receiver jerry rice played for the san francisco 49ers and is widely considered the greatest ever to play his position. Jerry rice cemented his pro football hall of fame residency by compiling a boundless list of nfl records over a brilliant 20year nfl career. After beating the reigning nfc champion rams 207 on sunday, it sounds like rice is ready to book a trip to miami for super bowl liv. Exact fees for jerry rice and other athletes are determined by a number of factors, including but not limited to the requested duties, time commitment and whether travel is required. He is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in nfl history and.
Jerry rice was the greatest widereceiver to play football in the nfl. You would think that the nfls increasing emphasis on the passing game would jeopardize receiving records, but nobody will be touching rices alltime marks. Rice first said he thinks the 49ers could be super bowl contenders after they blew out the bengals, 4117, in week 2. Jerry rice records, divorce, married, wife, affair. This is a great book about one of the greatest athletes to ever play in the nfl. Maximizing the drive within and millions of other books are available for. Jerry rice calls julian edelman the best receiver in. However if you have read his autobiography rice it is very similar. Celebrating 100 years of the national football league, rice and williams have compiled his list of footballs fiercest. I think rice is the goat because he does hold so many receiving records and continues to play into his 40s. Did you know you can get unsigned copies of this book and others at wholesale.
I shouldnt have to explain why this is a big deal or even blogworthy. You really get to know jerry and how he approaches the game that he loves. Jerry doesnt shy away from controversial opinions about team mates and other players and he addresses his own mistakes and shortcomings in an up front way. No, sidney rice is not related to the hall of fame football player, jerry rice. Jerry rice believes 49ers could play in super bowl after 5. Top 30 quotes of jerry rice famous quotes and sayings. What is your diet like nowadays compared to when you were an nfl star in the making. Seattle seahawks quarterback russell wilson completes a 7yard touchdown pass to wide receiver tyler lockett. His singleseason receiving yards and receiving touchdowns records both have fallen in the past. What you can learn from jerry rice about determination. Oct 18, 2012 does jerry rice have a nephew playing for the vikings.
See all books authored by jerry rice, including 50 years, 50 moments lp, and go long my journey beyond the game and. Rice first said he thinks the 49ers could be super bowl contenders after they blew out. Crawford was a very small town where jerry grew up with his seven. Jerry rice isnt serious about a return to the nfl, is he. 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. I recently met jerry in person and had him autograph his book for me. Jerry rice said if asked, hed play again in a heartbeat. For reference, in 2014 there were multiple quarterbacks and even a defensive lineman that posted faster times than that. Jerry rice is among the most iconic and awarded athletes in nfl history. And yet, it is unlikely that any of these players will have a. Jerry rice, american professional gridiron football player whom many consider the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league nfl. To celebrate the release of his book 50 years, 50 moments. He won three super bowl rings playing for the san francisco 49ers and an afc championship with the oakland raiders.
See all books authored by jerry rice, including 50 years, 50 moments lp, and go long my journey beyond the game and the fame, and more on. Dec 19, 2012 rice, who rewrote the nfl record book during his 20year career, said on sportscenter that more. Jerry rice has been called the best pro football player ever. In spite of rices legendary gridiron skills, or even his ability to transform himself into an instant ballroomdance prodigy on abcs hit tv series dancing with the stars, the surprising fact is, a guy like jerry rice is made and not just born. As long as your funding is commensurate to the price range to book jerry rice, cti will propose your event to the official agency representing jerry rice. Jerry rice shared a story about his work ethic and its. Rice served as an alumni captain for team rice during the 2014 pro bowl and 2016 pro bowl.
Jerry rice books list of books by author jerry rice thriftbooks. I wish we had some more phone book body armor for sale, but it al. Campbell saturday, november 30, 2019 at the pruneyard, campbell, ca. While tom brady may have caught up with rice as to the latter, theres still no. Fees on the sports speakers 360 website for jerry rice and other athletes are estimates and are intended only as a guideline. In 1992 jerry rice, the star wide receiver for the san francisco 49ers, grabbed the record for most touchdown receptions in a professional football career, with 101.
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Some superstars rely only on their talents, lawrence taylor and others but jerry rice have it in their dna to overachieve, the work ethics is amazing. Williams celebrate the nfls centennial, bringing together colorful memories, insights, and personal experiences and observations from the heroes, losers, innovators, and defining legends who have played the game at its highest level. Jerry rice is widely considered to be the greatest wide receiver in the history of the national football league nfl. This book gives a good overview of jerry rices career.
Jerry is strongly committed to giving back to the community. He did what he had to do for himself and his family. Jerry rice biography nfl legend jerry rice is widely considered to be one of the greatest football players of alltime at any position, and thats saying something. Rice, who rewrote the nfl record book during his 20year career, said on sportscenter that more. We present them here for purely educational purposes. The most unforgettable plays in super bowl history, halloffamer jerry rice had a little. Go long my journey beyond the game and the fame by jerry. At one time or another, jerry rice held virtually every notable wide receiver record in the books. Theres no question that jerry rice is the greatest athlete and greatest football player that has ever put on a uniform. The fear of failure, the insecurity and the need to please his father and later his coach welsh. Over the past century, professional football has transformed from a game. My journey beyond the game and the fame 9780345496126. Jerry rices current work schedule and location in relation to your events type, date, budget, and locality will play a primary factor in the acceptance of booking jerry rice for your party. Jerry rice was born in crawford, mississippi on october, 1962.
Playing primarily for the san francisco 49ers, he set a host of nfl records, including those for career touchdowns 208, receptions. Jun 28, 2018 at one time or another, jerry rice held virtually every notable wide receiver record in the books. I like to have fun, watching the game, letting myself go, but the next day im right back on my regimen. Due to his numerous records, accomplishments, and accolades, he is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in nfl history, and one of the greatest players in nfl history. Jerry rice didnt come from a family of professional athletes. And yet, it is unlikely that any of these players will have a career half as prolific as that of jerry rice. Jerry rice is a threetime super bowl champion and a member of the pro football hall of fame and college football hall of fame. Ive never been a 49er fan, but ive always admired jerry rice for his skill and work ethic.
Jerry rice shared a story about his work ethic and its no wonder hes the goat. This book is an amazing compilation of the games history as seen through the. This hardcover edition of jerry rices americas game. Jan 24, 2018 jerry rice isnt serious about a return to the nfl, is he. Sep 15, 2015 nfl hall of famer jerry rice discussed his comparisons to jim brown, training camp fights and much more. Jerry married jacqueline bernice mitchell on september 8, 1987. Jerry rice was born, grew up, went to high school, and went to college in mississippi. Dec 18, 2015 to celebrate the release of his book 50 years, 50 moments. He always tried hard, but after he reached his 30s and early 40s, rice had to have been the best blocking receiver in the league. Former says something nice about current player isnt the kind of thing you see in all caps across the top of the page on spinning newspapers in old black and white turner classic movies. In all honesty, why doesnt jerry rice get more credit for his blocking. Feeling blessed by the love and support the public has given him throughout the years, jerry is active in supporting several foundations and organizations that are doing phenomenal work for the good of others. Apr 04, 2020 jerry rice retired as not only the greatest receiver of all time but also the greatest player of all time.