Video Report: Football great Jerry Price takes
to the field to promote arthritis education

April 2006 (Medialink) -- Jerry Rice has worn many hats over the years. He has been a San Francisco 49er, an Oakland Raider - even a dancing star. Yet when it comes to arthritis, Jerry is much like the 66 million Americans affected by the same condition.

Did You Know?

  Arthritis costs the U.S. economy more than $86.2 billion annually.

  Each year, the disease results in 36 million physician visits and more than 750,000 hospitalizations.

  Of all adults reporting arthritis, approximately one in three reported activity limitations.

  Arthritis is the nation's leading cause of disability and limits everyday activities such as walking, dressing and bathing for more than seven million Americans.

Jerry Rice discusses his personal story of how he is able to overcome his arthritis pain and continue to live an active life.

About Jerry Rice, Pro Football Player

Jerry Rice's 16 seasons with the San Francisco 49ers produced a football player who is today recognized as the greatest wide receiver ever to play in the NFL. He broke record after record on his way to the top - including career receptions, total touchdowns, receiving touchdowns, games with 100-yards receiving, most receiving yards in a season, most consecutive games with a receiving touchdown, most consecutive 100-catch seasons, and most seasons with 50 or more receptions. He broke just as many Super Bowl records, was selected to 12 Pro Bowls, and was twice named NFL Player of the Year. Though he is now retired, he has made a comeback of sorts, starring in the popular television reality show, "Dancing With the Stars."