Sports1985–2004
Jerry Rice
The greatest receiver in NFL history — and it isn't close. Rice's statistics are so far beyond the competition that his records may never fall.
Origin
Crawford, Mississippi
JR
The Athletic Record
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Often Compared To
Jim Brown
#2Football / NFL — St. Simons Island, Georgia · 1957–1965
Nine seasons, never missed a game, retired at his peak as the greatest running back who ever lived. Brown's rushing records stood for decades and his activism off the field was equally powerful.
Lawrence Taylor
#3Football / NFL — Williamsburg, Virginia · 1981–1993
The most disruptive defensive player in NFL history. LT changed how the game was played — teams had to permanently restructure offensive lines because of him.