Top 20 Athletes in the History of the Bay Area | News, Scores, Highlights, Stats, and Rumors
The NFL has a lot of great wide receivers running around its fields these days. Calvin Johnson, Larry Fitzgerald, Odell Beckham Jr. and Antonio Brown are just a few. But none of those guys would have anyone to compare themselves to had it not been for the great Jerry Rice.
Jerry Rice was the best in the business for close to two decades. Playing with greats like Joe Montana and Steve Young during the peak of his career, Rice was able to set—and hold onto—NFL records in receptions, yards and touchdowns.
What sets Rice apart from a lot of other receivers is the fact that he enjoyed a lengthy and productive tenure on the gridiron. After spending 16 beautiful years with the 49ers, he went onto to play for another Bay Area staple: the Raiders.
The three full seasons he spent with the Silver and Black were also very productive. Even at age 39, he still went out and caught 83 balls for 1,139 yards and nine TDs. Being the true ageless wonder that he was, Rice would follow that season up with 1,211 yards and seven scores.
Rice is one of the most decorated Bay Area athletes ever. Three Super Bowl rings, 13 Pro Bowl appearances and countless seasons over 1,000 yards receiving make him the top athlete on this list.
