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My Take
To me Jerry Rice is the purest argument that work ethic can outrun raw talent. From small-town Starkville, Mississippi, by way of tiny Mississippi Valley State, he carved out twenty NFL seasons, three Super Bowls, and receiving records that still look untouchable. At 188 cm he was never physically freakish, yet his legendary hill workouts and relentless practice made him unbeatable. The Hall of Fame nod was inevitable; what moves me is the discipline behind it. A man who outlasted more gifted athletes through sheer effort, then sat down to write about it, strikes me as a genuinely humble giant of the game.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Jerry Rice
- Name (Japanese)
- ジェリー・ライス
- Reading
- じぇりー・らいす
- Born
- October 13, 1962 (age 63)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Tiger
- Origin
- Starkville, Mississippi, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 188 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- American football player / author
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Moor High School
- University
- Mississippi Valley State University
Awards & achievements
- Pro Football Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Jerry Rice born?
Born October 13, 1962 (age 63).
Where is Jerry Rice from?
Jerry Rice is from Starkville, Mississippi, United States.
What does Jerry Rice do?
Jerry Rice works as American football player, author.
How tall is Jerry Rice?
Jerry Rice is 188 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.