Jerry Rice and Latisha Pelayo
After a 35-year marriage, we go from one to another. Jerry Rice, the NFL’s all-time great wide receiver, and his spouse Latisha Pelayo married only months ago after a 10-year relationship. Joe Montana needed just six months to propose; however, his 49er teammate took ten years to have the confidence to ask for and ultimately marry down.
This is Rice’s second marriage, and it appears to be his last. The tale of Rice and Pelayo may provide hope to anybody who believes that all hope has been lost: their first encounter was anything but romantic or unique. The NFL great wide receiver and his wife met at a local gym — quite appropriate for two athletes, but not romantic in the least. Even though they attended the same church and went to college in the same area, their paths never crossed. However, this was right after Rice and his first wife divorced, suggesting fate had a role in their encounter.