But his numbers are only a part of the story.

The young boy who gained his.

Webriceโ€™s rare ability to both rack up massive amounts of yardage and be a red zone threat is an unparalleled combination in nfl history.

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His first of four seasons with 100 catches came in 1990 when he had an even 100.

Webriceโ€™s numbers โ€” easily the most prolific at his position โ€” prove he was the best wide receiver ever.

Websan francisco โ€” the stories about jerry rice's unparalleled work ethic are as much a part of his legend as numbers that made him the nfl's greatest.

Webthe following year, rice set the nfl record for touchdown receptions in a season with 22.

Webwhen rice suffered a bad case of the drops to begin the season, including some prominent flubs on deep balls, the mercury news ran a story with the headline:.

Webthe stories about jerry rice's unparalleled work ethic are as much a part of his legend as numbers that made him the nfl's greatest receiver.

He remarkably played eight more years after that and surpassed 1,000 yards.

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