My work ethic came from my parents and my fear of failure. I came from a small, predominantly black school and I didn't want to let them down.
Jerry RiceYou know, I never looked down the road and said, 'Hey look, one day, the Hall of Fame.' It's always about playing each and every game 100 percent and I thank my teammates for getting me into the Hall because football is a team sport, not an individual sport.
Jerry Rice