... one who ever wore the number 80 did it with as much style and grace than former San Francisco 49er wide receiver Jerry Rice.

In 1999, he was ranked No. 2 on “The Sporting News” list of the 100 Greatest Football Players, behind only Jim Brown.

Early next year, prior to the Super Bowl, Rice will likely be a first-ballot Hall of Fame recipient.

When he retired, his 1,549 receptions lead the NFL, as well as his 22,895 receiving yards and 197 touchdowns were among the tops in the league.

Former NFL coach Dennis Green called him “...

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