Julian Edelman has a unique relationship with the Super Bowl, both before and after his iconic victories. During a recent interview on “No Chill with Gilbert Arenas,” the former star receiver of the New England Patriots revealed that he had the privilege of wearing Super Bowl rings long before he earned his own. The experience was thanks to his high school sweetheart – the daughter of NFL legend and Hall of Famer, Jerry Rice.
Edelman recalled his days dating Rice’s daughter, including visits to the Rice household where he got to play around with the Super Bowl rings of her father. Rice, a revered figure in football, won three Super Bowl titles with the San Francisco 49ers and still holds the records for most career receiving yards, receptions, and touchdowns. Edelman’s three Super Bowl wins with the Patriots only added to his admiration for Rice’s incredible achievements.
Edelman’s relationship with Rice was initially intimidating but gradually evolved into a strong bond. He had the honor of taking Rice’s daughter to prom during high school and revealed that he was afraid of Rice at first. However, he came to love and respect the Rice family, describing them as “awesome” and still “friends of this day.” After his retirement in 2021, Edelman has continued to bump into Rice at high-profile events, such as the Kentucky Derby, where they have developed a friendly relationship.
Edelman’s experiences with the Super Bowl and Rice’s family speak to his incredible football journey. It is a story of admiration, intimidation, and finally, mutual respect.
Denial of responsibility! VigourTimes is an automatic aggregator of Global media. In each content, the hyperlink to the primary source is specified. All trademarks belong to their rightful owners, and all materials to their authors. For any complaint, please reach us at – [email protected]. We will take necessary action within 24 hours.
