Jerry Rice Quotes

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Jerry Rice, born on October 13, 1962, is a renowned American football player. He achieved remarkable success in the NFL (National Football League) and is considered one of the greatest football players in history.

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Famous Jerry Rice Quotes

“Not wanting to disappoint is what pushed me to be successful.”

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“They never clocked me on my way to the end zone. They never caught me because I ran scared.”

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“I was always in search of a perfect game and I never got it.”

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“When you begin to lose the fire a little bit and if you're not giving 100 percent out there, then it's time for you to leave because you'll end up getting hurt - I want to be able to walk away on top.”

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“I had to work hard and hit the books because the opportunity to play in the NFL is not really that big, so I knew I needed something to fall back on. That’s the message I want to send to those kids when I talk to them in person and let them know the most important thing is getting your education.”

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“I think just what my parents instilled in me was hard work and being able to always go out there and focus and be 100%. I took that work ethic into the NFL and everyday I always gave 100% and never wanted anything to be handed to me. I wanted to earn it. And every time I stepped on that football field during practice I wanted to leave that football field with learning something about what the practice was about for me that day...”

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“I could barely speak after I was drafted by the San Francisco 49ers. I was going to play for the defending Super Bowl champions.... I immediately thought of all the great players on the team. I was in awe, as I had watched these soon-to-be legends play on television. They epitomized for me what football was all about: the love of the game, the professional approach, and the desire to win.”

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“I think the thing about that was I was always willing to work; I was not the fastest or biggest player but I was determined to be the best football player I could be on the football field and I think I was able to accomplish that through hard work.”

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“I feel like I'm the best, but you're not going to get me to say that.”

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“The Enemy of the best is the good. If you're always settling with what's good, you'll never be the best.”

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“I went out there to play my game for the fun of it and never based my career around records.”

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“To me it was never about what I accomplished on the football field, it was about the way I played the game.”

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“I used to help out my father, a bricklayer, in the summer. I'd catch the bricks (that were dropped). And it made me strong, catching those bricks. I wouldn't change anything about it. That's why I'm where I am today. Really.”

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About the Author

Born: October 13, 1962
Known for: Football player
Quotes: 54

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