former team, the Rams, Bruce caught his 1,000th career reception – a 3-yard touchdown catch. St. Louis fans cheered on their former wide receiver, yelling “Bruuuuuuuuce” whenever he caught a pass, and cheered when he caught his 1,000th pass. After contemplating retirement in the offseason, he elected to return to the 49ers in 2009 for his 16th season, reasoning that he was there to "get in the playoffs again and win a Super Bowl". On June 7, 2010, Bruce was traded from the 49ers to the Rams so that he would be able to retire as a Ram. Bruce was the last member of the former first-tenure Los Angeles Rams to retire. NFL career statistics Regular season Awards and achievements 2020 - Elected to the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 2009 – Second wide receiver in NFL history to achieve more than 15,000 receiving yards. 2008 – Reaches 1,000 receptions with a touchdown against his former team the St. Louis Rams. Surpassed Tim Brown to become 2nd all-time in receiving yards with 14,944 receiving yards. 2007 – Achieved 14,109 receiving yards and 942 receptions, putting him at 6th place for all-time receptions and 3rd for total yardage. He is also 13th all-time in receiving touchdowns with 84. 2006 – National Sportsmanship Award 2003 – Sports Personality of the Year Award from the Missouri Athletic Club at the annual Jack Buck Sports Award Banquet 2001 – Named to play in Pro Bowl (did not play – injured) 2000 – Named to play in Pro Bowl (did not play – injured) 1999 – Super Bowl XXXIV champion 1999 – Named to play in Pro Bowl 1998 – Rams Sprint Good Sport/Man of the Year 1997 – Rams True Value Man of the Year 1996 – Named to play in Pro Bowl, led league in receiving yards 1995 – Recorded 119 receptions (Most in NFL history by a player 25 and under, voted a Pro Bowl alternate) 1994 – Rams consensus Rookie of the Year Personal life Bruce is a Christian. Bruce is nicknamed “The Reverend” because he wishes to become one after he finishes his football career; he also wants to become a substitute teacher. Bruce is married to Clegzette Bruce. They have two daughters. Bruce is the elder cousin of Canadian Football League wide receiver Arland Bruce. Bruce is the younger cousin of NFL running back Derrick Moore. Bruce is a