"Jerry Rice has been called the best pro football player ever. In spite of Rice's legendary gridiron skills--or even his ability to transform himself into an instant ballroom-dance prodigy on ABC's hit TV series Dancing with the Stars--the surprising fact is, a guy like Jerry Rice is made and not just born. Self-motivation, determination, and humility are the keys to achievement and true fulfillment, and are what guided Jerry through the ups and downs of his life and uncomparable career.
It's been a long journey for Jerry Rice, from his childhood in Crawford, Mississippi, to a certain berth in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. As a kid, he was always working toward something, even if he wasn't sure what it was. Rice unknowingly honed his hand-eye coordination by catching airborne bricks tossed by his siblings while on the job with their bricklayer father, and he ran--everywhere. From these humble beginnings, Rice blazed a path to greatness in college and the NFL--a trip that was fueled by tireless effort and belief in a few simple principles, among them that achievement is a voyage, not a destination; that modesty and perseverance, not talent are what determine how far you will go; and that everyone should strive to be a role model."
~from his book Go Long!I attended college at Mississippi Valley State University and was selected by the San Francisco 49ers in the first round of the 1985 NFL draft. I played 20 seasons in the NFL before retiring with the 49ers in 2006.
Throughout my career I was elected Rookie of the Year (1985), was selected to play in 13 Pro Bowls, won three Super Bowl rings, was named MVP of Super Bowl XXIII, and was chosen for the NFL's 75th Anniversary and All-Time teams.
I currently live in California and am enjoying a new chapter of my life as a broadcaster, commentator, mentor, etc.
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