Jerry Rice, born October 13, 1962, in Crawford, Mississippi, is a Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver widely regarded as the greatest player in NFL history.[1][2][3] After starring at Mississippi Valley State University, where he set college records with quarterback Willie Totten as the "Satellite Express," Rice was drafted 16th overall by the San Francisco 49ers in 1985.[3][4] Primarily with the 49ers (1985-2000), he won three Super Bowl titles (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX), earning Super Bowl XXIII MVP honors with 215 receiving yards and a touchdown.[1][2][3] He later played three seasons with the Oakland Raiders (2001-2004), reaching Super Bowl XXXVII, and brief stints with the Seattle Seahawks and Denver Broncos before retiring in 2005 after 20 NFL seasons.[1][3][4] Rice holds numerous unbreakable NFL records, including 1,549 receptions, 22,895 receiving yards, 197 receiving touchdowns, 208 total touchdowns, and 14 1,000-yard seasons.[2][3][5][6] He led the league in receiving touchdowns six times, earned 13 Pro Bowl selections (an NFL record), and won the 1987 NFL MVP award amid a strike-shortened season with 22 touchdown catches.[2][3] Postseason marks include most playoff receptions and yards.[2] Inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in 2010 on his first ballot, Rice was ranked No. 2 on The Sporting News' 1999 list of greatest players and No. 1 by NFL Network in 2010 and USA Today in 2019.[3] Known for legendary work ethic, he holds 38 career NFL records across regular season, postseason, Super Bowl, and Pro Bowl play.[3][4] Today, Rice remains a prominent figure in football, often cited for his enduring statistical dominance.[6]