No. 27 -- Jerry Rice ESPN SportsCentury : Season 1 Episode 32
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Aired: July 16th, 1999 @ 11:00 AM EST on ESPN Classic
Jerry Rice was a wide receiver who played in the National Football League (NFL) for 20 seasons, primarily with the San Francisco 49ers. Rice is the career leader in most major statistical categories for wide receivers, including receptions, touchdown receptions, and receiving yards, once being the leader for total yards and touchdowns in a season. He has scored more points than any other non-kicker in NFL history with 1,256. Due to his numerous records, accomplishments, and accolades, he is widely regarded as the greatest wide receiver in NFL history.