Jerry Rice is the all-time leader in most major statistical categories for wide receivers, including receptions, touchdown receptions, and receiving yards. Rice was selected to the Pro Bowl 13 times and named All-Pro 12 times in his 20 NFL seasons. He won three Super Bowl rings playing for the San Francisco 49ers and an AFC Championship with the Oakland Raiders. As of 2014 Rice holds over 100 NFL records, the most of any player by a wide margin.

This January 15, 1990 issue of Sports Illustrated was signed in black by Rice and includes a Great Moments COA.