NFL's Jerry Rice is a sports figure worth remembering

Yakima Herald-Republic | September 13, 2005| | Copyright

One by one, the legends depart. For the first time in two decades, the National Football League's regular season opened over the weekend without Jerry Rice.

It's a turning point in sports history worthy of special note. Rice is a class act and a premiere role model for young people, on or off the field.

Earlier this month, after being told he would probably be no better than fourth wide receiver on the Denver Broncos depth chart, Rice decided to call it a career after 20 seasons. The player who defined his position during 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, finished his career with ...

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