Rice [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]

Rice, Jerry; Silver, Michael

Published by St. Martin's Press, New York, 1996

About this Item

As new condition oversized (folio - 12 inches tall) black boards with silver front cover and spine lettering contained in a fine condition non price-clipped color photographic dust jacket. Includes Dedication; Introduction; Statistical Appendix; Index; and Acknowledgments. Profusely illustrated with color photographs and front and rear photographic endpapers. NOTE: Some of the photos show some glare; the dust jacket is in FINE condition; it's the lighting that is not fine! "He is as talented as any man who has ever stepped on a football field, but there is so much more to Jerry Rice than natural ability. In a sport in which legions of strong, fast physical specimens routinely fall by the wayside, the San Francisco 49ers receiver has pushed his body to the limit in order to become one of the National Football League's all-time greats. A competitor so passionate he is not averse to public fits of anger or tears, Rice is driven both by fear of failure and an unmitigated love of participation. He is the hardest working man in football, and he shows no signs of slowing down. For the first time, Rice provides an authorized glimpse into his world, one which began in the muggy, muddy heartland of Mississippi and took him to the top of his profession. In RICE, the legendary receiver, along with Sports Illustrated senior writer Michael Silver, gives the reader an intimate account of his inspiring ascent to greatness. There is no longer any debate about whether Rice is the greatest receiver of all time. The question now is how far RIce can push the envelope. After 11 seasons, he already owns every meaningful receiving record. In 1994, he set a truly incredible mark, becoming the NFL's all-time leader in touchdowns. Thanks to his indefatigable will and supreme conditioning, Rice has never missed a game. He has been at his best in the games that count most, especially in his three Super Bowl triumphs, including an MVP performance in Super Bowl XXIII. He is a sure first-ballot Hall of Famer, and his place in history is secure. Hall of Fame coach Bill Walsh, the man who drafted Rice out of tiny Mississippi Valley State University in 1985, says Rice is among the five greatest football players of all time. A sublime citizen who embraces his responsibility as a role model to young fans, RIce is as respected as any athlete in any sport. Yet he has always been somewhat of an enigma, in part because of his willingness to speak his mind, even when his words might be unpopular. RICE includes exclusive comments from some of football's biggest names, including 49ers passing legend Joe Montana and his All-Pro successor, Steve Young; some of RIce's most revered rivals, beginning with star cornerback Deion Sanders; and the coaches, friends, and family members who have observed Rice on a daily basis. From his backwoods upbringing in rural Mississippi, to the long hours he spent catching bricks in the relentless southern sun, to his years as a small-college phenom, to his majestic hookups with Montana and Young, to the post-football life he envisions as a family man and professional golfer, Rice discusses this extraordinary journey in all its splendor. Illustrated with stunning visual images from some of the sports world's most renowned photographers, including an exclusive photo session with RIce and his family at their Northern California home, RICE reveals a living legend who is finally at peace with his status, yet who can't resist the motivational tug of future conquests." - from the inner front and rear jacket flaps.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Rice [FIRST EDITION, FIRST PRINTING]
• Publisher: St. Martin's Press, New York
• Publication Date: 1996
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: As New
• Dust Jacket Condition: Fine