I didn't move to the Bay Area until 2000 so I missed the Rice era. Though I do recall being at the season final game at the old Mile High Stadium in 1999. It was the last game the Broncos played in the old stadium and the last game Rice played as a 49er. At the conclusion of the game, most of the Denver fans remained and began chanting Jerry! Jerry! After 5 minutes of this Rice ran out on the field, dropped to one knee and bowed his head as if overcome. It was one of those great spontaneous moments that stand out in my football memories.
Make that the final game of the 2000 season! Senior moment!