“It taught me the meaning of hard work” as Jerry rice said. Jerry rice found that out because he was grateful because his dad worked hard. Jerry rice was born October 13 1962. He played 20 seasons in the NFL. Jerry rice is a positive influence on me because he worked hard on doing what he loved doing. Jerry rice was chosen by NFL network the greatest NFL player greatest player in 2010 November 4th. Jerry rice won three super bowl rings in his NFL career. He player for the San Francisco 49ers and he played for the Oakland raiders. He also played for the Seahawks. as 2014 Jerry rice holds 100 NFL records of any player in the wide margin. Jerry rice was a former NFL player but now is retired. He is in the hall of fame. He had 22 touchdown.