The next paid signing for me was a big one that I added at the last minute. I had signed up for Jerry Rice and found the above 2004 Topps Chrome in a random box. I thought it would look cool in my album, so I went with the card. I know everyone would rather have a 49ers card signed, but I just thought this one looked cool. It turned out great, and meeting Rice was cool.
Rice (b. 1962) played professionally from 1985 to 2004 for the 49ers, Raiders and Seahawks. He had 1,549 receptions, 22,895 yards and 197 touchdowns. He was the AP Offensive Player of the Year in 1987 and 1993. He finished 2nd in the MVP race twice (1987 and 1995) and 3rd twice (1993 and 1994). He won the Super Bowl 3 times with the 49ers (1989, 1990 and 1995).
Believe it or not, when Starter jackets were big, I had a 49ers one. I didn't know a lot about football, but I knew who Jerry Rice was (and Joe Montana and Steve Young). I don't know that I'd had called myself a 49ers fan, but it was a cool jacket. Not sure if I still have it, though.
I picked up a Rice signed Raiders mini helmet a few years ago. If I had the opportunity to grab Rice's signature, I would have him sign a Seahawks card for my collection.
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