Jerry Rice

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Rice in 2013, photo by Prphotos.com

Birth Name: Jerry Lee Rice

Place of Birth: Starkville, Mississippi, U.S.

Date of Birth: October 13, 1962

Ethnicity: African-American

Jerry Rice is an American professional football player. A wide receiver, he played for the San Francisco 49ers, the Oakland Raiders, the Seattle Seahawks, and the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He was voted Super Bowl MVP for Super Bowl XXIII (1989). He is nicknamed “World.”

Jerry is the son of Eddie and Joe Rice. He has three children, including professional football player Jerry Rice, Jr., with his former wife Jacqueline Mitchell.

Jerry’s paternal grandfather was named Ellis Sulivan Rice (the son of Ben Rice). Ellis was born in Mississippi.

Jerry’s paternal grandmother was named Louella. Louell was born in Mississippi.

Jerry’s maternal grandfather was named Tom S. Hart. Tom was born in Mississippi.

Jerry’s maternal grandmother was named Thelma. Thelma was born in Mississippi.

Source: http://www.biography.com

3 Responses

  1. bablah says:

    Jerry’s paternal grandfather was Ellis Sulivan Rice(the son of Ben Rice). Ellis was born in Mississippi.

    Jerry’s paternal grandmother was named Louella. Louell was born in Mississippi.

    Jerry’s maternal grandfather was Tom S. Hart. Tom was born in Mississippi.

    Jerry’s paternal grandmother was named Thelma. Thelma was born in Mississippi.

  2. andrew says:

    He is really a legend, but unfortunately for him, being American Football a minor sport out of U.S., he can’t be as known as Michael Jordan or Carl Lewis.

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