SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Jerry Rice’s No. 80 will hang from the upper deck at Candlestick Park alongside all the other San Francisco 49ers greats.
Rice’s jersey was retired during a halftime ceremony Monday night, when the Niners hosted the defending Super Bowl champion New Orleans Saints.
The Hall of Fame wide receiver — known for his tireless work ethic even in the late stages of his career — played the first 16 of his 21 NFL seasons with San Francisco, from 1985-2000.
Fans chanted “Jerry! Jerry!” for much of the night. Rice served as an honorary team captain and was formally presented with his Pro Football Hall of Fame ring.
