People would look at me weird. You know, like, 'Why is this guy's hands always in his pockets?' But I was embarrassed by the size of my hands.
Jerry RiceMy agent said, 'Jerry, Dancing With the Stars - they want you on there.' I said, 'Ain't no way. I'm not going to do that.' Then he came back to me again, and he kept putting pressure on me. I said, 'All right, I'll give it a try.'
Jerry RiceI was just a small boy from Mississippi, and now little kids are going to identify with me through this game.
Jerry RiceI 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. Thatโs 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.
Jerry Rice