2017 October Legends Closing November 11
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/12/2017
Presented here is an autographed 16 x 20 inch photograph of Pro Football Hall of Famers, bitter rivals, and one-time teammates Jerry Rice and Deion Sanders. Each is near peerless at their position, with Rice almost universally regarded as the best wide receiver of all-time and Sanders considered among the top cover-corners to take the field in the NFL. The careers of Rice and Sanders converged in 1994, when each man suited up for the San Francisco 49ers. Rice was the leading receiver in the NFL that season, with 1,499 receiving yards, and his quarterback Steve Young claimed NFL MVP honors. Sanders was the AP Defensive Player of the Year, collecting six interceptions and returning three of those for touchdowns. The Niners, in dominating fashion, won that seasons Super Bowl.
This photograph shows Rice matching up with Sanders, when the cornerback played for the Cowboys and Rice the 49ers. Both men signed in black marker, with Rice inscribing “#80 / HOF 2010” and Sanders writing “HOF 2011”. This item comes with a COA from Steve Grad of Beckett Authentication (C42267).