The number represented the year Rice was drafted (1985), his number (80), the year he retired (2006), and the 49ers (49).

When did Jerry Rice retire?

He played 16 years in San Francisco as the favorite target of BASHOF enshrinees Joe Montana and Steve Young. He played his final three-and-a-half years with the Oakland Raiders and a half-season with Seattle before retiring in 2004 at age 42. Inducted into the Bay Area Sports Hall of Fame in 2007.

Why did Jerry Rice retire?

But the famously brutal workout regimen Rice had endured since his rookie season could no longer stop the advancement of age. He was told he would be no higher than fourth on the depth chart, and so Rice went home to San Francisco last weekend and decided to retire.
 

How old was Jerry Rice before he retired?

Retirement. Just before the 2005 season, on September 5, 2005, Rice officially announced his retirement, at age 43, ending his twenty-season NFL career. In August 2006, the 49ers announced that Rice would sign a contract with them, allowing him to retire as a member of the team where his NFL career began.

Is Jerry Rice number retired?

Rice’s jersey was retired during a halftime ceremony Monday night, when the Niners hosted the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.
 

Who was the oldest NFL player?

George Blanda

Who is the oldest NFL player ever? George Blanda holds the record as the oldest man to ever play in the NFL, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Blanda was a quarterback and placekicker who retired in 1976 at the age of 48, after having played 26 seasons in the league.

Who has the most Super Bowl rings?

Which NFL player has the most Super Bowl rings? Tom Brady. There’s a reason Brady is so often billed as the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T., if you will). He has reached the Super Bowl 10 times (9 with New England and one with Tampa Bay) and has won a record seven Super Bowls.
 

Who is the oldest retired NFL player?

George Blanda

George Blanda holds the record as the oldest man to ever play in the NFL, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Blanda was a quarterback and placekicker who retired in 1976 at the age of 48, after having played 26 seasons in the league.

Who is the best wide receiver of all time?

Ten best receivers of all time

• 1 / 10. Raymond Berry. Baltimore Colts (1955-1967)
• 2 / 10. Marvin Harrison. Indianapolis Colts (1996-2008)
• 3 / 10. Calvin Johnson. Detroit Lions (2007-2015)
• 4 / 10. Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona Cardinals (2004-)
• 5 / 10. Terrell Owens.
• 6 / 10. Steve Largent.
• 7 / 10. Lance Alworth.
• 8 / 10. Randy Moss.

Is Jerry Rice a Hall of Famer?

Inducted into Pro Football Hall of Fame on Aug. 7, 2010… Played 20 NFL seasons, including four with the Oakland Raiders

Who is the oldest retired NFL player?

George Blanda

George Blanda holds the record as the oldest man to ever play in the NFL, according to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Blanda was a quarterback and placekicker who retired in 1976 at the age of 48, after having played 26 seasons in the league.

Is Jerry Rice or Tom Brady the goat?

ESPN’s staff held a survey of 50 experts, reporters and analysts naming the best at each position in NFL history. Brady was the runaway winner at quarterback with 44 votes, while Rice earned 45 votes as the best receiver ever.

Who is the best wide receiver of all time?

Ten best receivers of all time

• 1 / 10. Raymond Berry. Baltimore Colts (1955-1967)
• 2 / 10. Marvin Harrison. Indianapolis Colts (1996-2008)
• 3 / 10. Calvin Johnson. Detroit Lions (2007-2015)
• 4 / 10. Larry Fitzgerald. Arizona Cardinals (2004-)
• 5 / 10. Terrell Owens.
• 6 / 10. Steve Largent.
• 7 / 10. Lance Alworth.
• 8 / 10. Randy Moss.