Jerry Rice is a sporting legend who, with his exceptional talent and playing gimmicks, resurrected the face of football. He was a professional American football wide receiver who played a total of 20 seasons and went on to become the best wide receiver in NFL history. The San Francisco 49ers franchise that he played for is still active in the National Football League (NFL). Rice began his career as an undrafted free agent with the 49ers in 1985. He broke out in 1989, when he became the first player to catch 100 touchdown passes in NFL history. That same season, he also led the league in receiving yards with 1,406. In addition, he has three top-five finishes in the NFL MVP voting. In April 2014, Rice was named the No. 1 all-time performer by his peers in the NFL Network's Top 10 Players series. He is the only player who has been chosen by his peers twice in the poll. Rice is also one of the most popular athletes in America, if not the world. His status as one of the greatest receivers of all time has made him a role model for young players around the world. In addition to his work with The Jerry Rice Foundation, which aims to provide underprivileged children with opportunities through sports, Rice has participated in many commercials and endorsed various products including Nike, Gatorade, and Miller Beer.