Jerry Rice Records
The San Francisco 49ers: Five-time Super Bowl champions and one of the most successful teams in NFL history.
The San Francisco 49ers (also written as the San Francisco Forty-Niners and nicknamed the Niners) are a professional American football team based in the San Francisco Bay Area. The 49ers compete in the National Football League (NFL) as a member of the National Football Conference (NFC) West division. The team plays its home games at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, California, located southeast of San Francisco. The team is named after the prospectors of the California gold rush.
- Role:
- Wide Receiver
- Status:
- Retired, All-Pro Legend
- Career Achievement:
- Super Bowl Champion (XXIII, XXIV, XXIX)
Verified Timeline
Lore & Background
The 49ers were founded in 1946 as a charter member of the All-America Football Conference (AAFC) and joined the NFL in 1950 when the leagues merged. They were the first major professional sports team based in San Francisco. The team was originally owned by the Morabito family, with Italian-American ownership continuing until the DeBartolo family took over in 1977. The team played at Kezar Stadium in San Francisco before moving to Candlestick Park in 1971 and then to Levi's Stadium in 2014. The team's official headquarters remained in San Francisco until the move to Levi's Stadium in 2014.
In Their Own Story
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Reader's Guide
The 49ers won five Super Bowl championships between 1981 and 1994. Four of those came in the 1980s, and were led by Hall of Famers Joe Montana, Jerry Rice, Ronnie Lott, Steve Young, Charles Haley, Fred Dean, and coaches Bill Walsh and George Seifert. They were division champions 22 times between 1970 and 2023. The 49ers are tied with the New England Patriots for most playoff wins (40) in NFL history, having been in the league playoffs 30 times (29 times in the NFL and one time in the AAFC), and have also played in the most NFC Championship Games (19), hosting 11 of them, also an NFC record. The team has set numerous NFL records, including most consecutive away games won (18), most consecutive seasons leading the league in scoring (4), most consecutive games scored (420 games from 1977 to 2004), most field goals in a season (44), most games won in a season (18), and most touchdowns (8) and points scored (55) in a Super Bowl.
Did You Know?
- In 2025, 9.2% of the franchise was sold to various groups in two separate transactions which valued the team at $8.5 billion, the largest valuation in NFL history.
- In June 2023, the enterprise branch of the 49ers bought English soccer club Leeds United; in May 2025, it acquired 51% of Scottish soccer club Rangers F.C.
- The 49ers popularized the shotgun formation in the NFL, introduced by coach Red Hickey in 1960, though the formation had been used earlier by other professional teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who holds the records known as the Jerry Rice Records?
These statistics belong to Jerry Rice, the legendary wide receiver who spent most of his Hall of Fame career with the San Francisco 49ers between 1985 and 2000. He is widely considered the greatest player in NFL history due to these unmatched achievements.
What specific records make up this collection?
The compilation includes numerous receiving milestones, such as career receptions, yards, and touchdowns that remain unbroken decades later. They represent the statistical ceiling for any future wide receiver attempting to reach similar heights.
How did Jerry Rice impact the 49ers during his tenure?
His presence transformed the wide receiver position into a central element of championship offense, helping secure three Super Bowl titles in XXIII, XXIV, and XXIX. This era defined offensive dominance for the franchise throughout the late twentieth century.
Are these records still considered unbreakable today?
Yes, they serve as the immutable standard against which every modern receiver is measured within the league. Despite many talented players following in his footsteps, none have come close to surpassing his career totals.
What is the current status of Jerry Rice regarding these records?
Rice is officially retired and holds the status of an All-Pro Legend who established the benchmark for excellence at his position. His legacy continues to define the culture of passing offenses across professional football.
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