A Jerry Rice jersey is the safest jersey in football, because number 80 is the one number nobody argues about. Rice wears the retired number 80 for the San Francisco 49ers, the team that drafted him in 1985, and Vikings Warehouse lists six Jerry Rice jerseys at $69.95 each: four 49ers 80 builds and two Oakland Raiders 80 jerseys from his later career. This guide covers why 80 matters, what separates the six listings, and how to size, wear and wash a stitched jersey.
Jerry Rice's career and legacy at number 80
Rice played his college football at Mississippi Valley State, where his production was so far outside the norm that the San Francisco 49ers still took him with a first-round pick in the 1985 NFL Draft. He stayed in San Francisco through the 2000 season, wearing 80, and then played for the Oakland Raiders from 2001 to 2004, where he kept the same number.
He won three Super Bowls with the 49ers, and he was the MVP of Super Bowl XXIII after catching 11 passes for 215 yards against the Cincinnati Bengals. He retired holding the NFL records for career receptions, career receiving yards and career receiving touchdowns, records that still stand, and he was a first-team All-Pro ten times and a Pro Bowl selection thirteen times. Number 80 in San Francisco is retired because of him, so a 49ers 80 jersey is not a seasonal purchase: it is the number the position is measured against.
Should you buy a Jerry Rice jersey?
Yes, a Jerry Rice jersey is worth buying, because number 80 is retired by the San Francisco 49ers and belongs to the most decorated receiver in NFL history. Jerry Rice wore 80 for the 49ers from 1985 to 2000, won three Super Bowls with the team and was named MVP of Super Bowl XXIII after an 11-catch, 215-yard game. He retired holding the NFL records for career receptions, career receiving yards and career receiving touchdowns, and he was a ten-time first-team All-Pro. Vikings Warehouse lists six Jerry Rice jerseys, all men's cuts at $69.95: a black 2017 Vapor Untouchable 49ers jersey, a black anthracite 2016 Salute to Service 49ers jersey, a white 75th-anniversary throwback made by Mitchell & Ness, a green Salute to Service 2015 49ers jersey, plus two Oakland Raiders 80 jerseys from his later years. Every listing is stitched, with size charts on the product pages.
The only real decision is era: San Francisco red-and-gold history, or the Raiders years in black and white.
Every Jerry Rice jersey we sell
All six listings are men's jerseys at $69.95. Four are 49ers jerseys. The black 2017 Vapor Untouchable jersey is the most modern build of the group, with the lighter fabric and the closer cut. The black anthracite 2016 Salute to Service jersey is the military-appreciation design, and the green Salute to Service 2015 jersey is the earlier version of the same programme. The white 75th-anniversary throwback, made by Mitchell & Ness, is the one that looks most like the uniform of the era he actually played in. The remaining two are Oakland Raiders 80 jerseys from 2001 to 2004: a black anthracite Salute to Service build and a white Color Rush design. If you want the purest Jerry Rice jersey, the white Mitchell & Ness throwback is the one; if you want black, you have three to choose from.
Men's San Francisco 49ers #80 Jerry Rice Black 2017 Vapor Untouchable Stitched NFL Nike Limited Jersey
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Men's San Francisco 49ers #80 Jerry Rice Black Anthracite 2016 Salute To Service Stitched NFL Nike Limited Jersey
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Men's Oakland Raiders #80 Jerry Rice Black Anthracite 2016 Salute To Service Stitched NFL Nike Limited Jersey
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Men's Oakland Raiders #80 Jerry Rice Retired White 2016 Color Rush Stitched NFL Nike Limited Jersey
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Men's San Francisco 49ers #80 Jerry Rice White 75TH Throwback Jersey By Mitchell & Ness
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San Francisco 49ers #80 Jerry Rice Retired Player Green Salute To Service 2015 NFL Nike Limited Men's Jersey
$69.95
Shop Now →The 49ers listings sit in the San Francisco 49ers jersey collection, and the Raiders versions sit in the Las Vegas Raiders jersey collection.
Size, fit and care for a stitched 80 jersey
These jerseys follow the standard men's size chart, and the measurements are printed on each product page, so compare your chest measurement to the chart instead of assuming your t-shirt size carries over. Football cuts are roomy through the chest and shoulders, which leaves room for a hoodie underneath in cold weather. Take your usual size for a traditional fit and one size up if you want the loose, stadium look.
Wash a stitched jersey inside out in cold water on a gentle cycle, then hang it on a wide hanger to dry. The dryer is what shrinks the fabric and cracks the numbering, so keep it out of the machine. Skip bleach and fabric softener, and if you iron, use low heat with a cloth between the iron and the stitching. Wash the white throwback separately from dark denim for the first few cycles so the fabric stays bright.
How to style a Jerry Rice jersey
The white 75th-anniversary throwback is the easiest of the six to wear, because white and gold work with denim, khakis or grey sweats without a second thought. The black builds behave like a dark neutral and are the ones to reach for in colder months, especially layered over a long-sleeve shirt. If you own 49ers red already, the black 2017 Vapor Untouchable jersey is different enough to justify a second one, and the green Salute to Service jersey is the odd colour that still looks deliberate.
If you are filling out the modern 49ers roster as well, the Nick Bosa jersey guide covers the number 97 on defense and the George Kittle jersey guide covers the number 85 on offense, while the NFL jersey guides hub collects every team breakdown we publish.
What number did Jerry Rice wear?
He wore number 80 for the San Francisco 49ers from 1985 to 2000 and kept the same number with the Oakland Raiders from 2001 to 2004.
How much does a Jerry Rice jersey cost?
All six Jerry Rice jerseys at Vikings Warehouse are men's jerseys priced at $69.95 each.
How many Super Bowls did Jerry Rice win?
He won three Super Bowls with the San Francisco 49ers, and he was named MVP of Super Bowl XXIII after catching 11 passes for 215 yards.
Which teams did Jerry Rice play for?
He played for the San Francisco 49ers from 1985 to 2000 and the Oakland Raiders from 2001 to 2004, wearing number 80 for both teams.
