Jerry Rice retires after 20 year career

By Cody Dalton

On September 5, 2005, Jerry Rice ended his 20 year football legacy and left the game that he loves so much. “I think that it is time for me,” said the 42-year old Rice at his final news conference. “I am done and looking forward to the next phase of my life now.” Rice decided to retire after the Denver Broncos decided not to use him as the third-string wide receiver. Rice is one of the greatest, if not the greatest NFL player of all-time. Rice has many records that will never be broken, but as the old saying goes, “records are made to be broken”. Here is just a sample of the 38 NFL records he holds: 22,895 receiving yards, 1,549 receptions, 197 receiving touchdowns, and 274 consecutive games with at least one catch. Rice was also a member of three Super Bowl Champion teams, all coming with the San Francisco 49ers. Rice was also a 13-time Pro Bowl wide receiver. He was a true gem in the game and will be missed on the gridiron.