Lessons in Greatness

Today is the induction ceremony for several new members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame. Among the new inductees is Jerry Rice, former wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers and the greatest to ever play his position.

Here is a fascinating article about Rice's fanatical devotion to practice and the 49ers' assistant equipment manager who had the perseverance to throw him pass after pass after pass (and the humility to draw Nike swooshes on Rice's taped up shoes).

In his 18 seasons with the...