Jerry Rice
Awards & Honours
8
Awards Won
5
Honours
4
Rankings
3
Covers
5
Records
Jerry Rice stands alone as the most decorated wide receiver in NFL history. His collection of honors includes four Super Bowl rings and two MVP awards, a feat unmatched by any player at his position. Being the first player inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame in his first year of eligibility underscores his immediate and lasting impact. He is the only player to appear on every major All-Decade team from the 1980s through the 1990s. His records for receptions, yards, and touchdowns are considered untouchable, setting a standard that defines greatness in the sport.
Awards
Honours & Distinctions
Guinness World Records
Recognized for most career receiving yards and most career receptions.
Honorary Doctorate
Received honorary degree for contributions to society.
Key to the City
Honored for service to the city and the 49ers.
California Walk of Fame
Inducted for outstanding achievements in sports.
Lifetime Achievement Award
Received the Career Excellence Award.
Rankings & Lists
Greatest Football Player of All Time
Greatest Player in NFL History
Greatest Wide Receiver of All Time
Greatest NFL Player of All Time
Magazine Covers
Sports Illustrated
1988-02-01
Man of the Year
The Athletic
2020-09-15
GOAT Series Feature
Vogue
2015-06-01
Athletes as Icons
Records & Feats
Most Career Receptions
Holds the all-time NFL record with 1,549 receptions.
Most Career Receiving Yards
Holds the all-time NFL record with 22,895 receiving yards.
Most Total Touchdowns
Holds the all-time NFL record with 197 total touchdowns.
Most Points Scored by Non-Kicker
Scored 1,256 points, the most by any non-kicker in NFL history.
Most Single-Season Touchdowns
Set the record with 22 touchdowns in the 1987 strike-shortened season.