Famous former football player Jerry Rice was born on October 13th, 1962 in Starkville, MS. He was a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers and obtained the title of Super Bowl XXIII MVP. As of right now, he is the all-time leader in many categories, such as receiving yards, receiving touchdowns, and receptions. In addition to his career in football, he has co-authored two books about his life and experiences.