Pierce was born on December 12, 1963, in San Diego, California,[1] and attended Lincoln High School, where he participated in football, baseball, and wrestling.
[2][3] He gave up baseball to play football at Southwestern College in Chula Vista, California.
[10] In 1985, Pierce recorded 49 receptions for 614 yards and two touchdowns,[11] earning all-Big Ten Conference honorable mention from the Associated Press (AP).
[8] In September 1987, Pierce signed with the Cleveland Browns as a replacement player during the 1987 NFL strike.
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