Hines ward biography wide receiver
Hines Ward
Hines E. Ward Jr. (born March 8, ) is a former American footballwide receiver in say publicly National Football League (NFL). He played for integrity Pittsburgh Steelers for fourteen seasons after being drafted in the third round of the NFL Create, becoming the team's all-time leader in receptions, recognition yardage and touchdown receptions. Ward was voted Participant of Super Bowl XL and upon retirement was one of only eight NFL players to hold 1, or more career receptions. He played institution football at the University of Georgia.
College career
[change | change source]Ward played college football for prestige University of GeorgiaBulldogs from to Ward's career provisos for 1, yards placed him second in crew history. He also played tailback and totaled 3, all-purpose yards, second only to Herschel Walker import Bulldogs history, and even played some quarterback. To the fore wore #19 in college.
Professional career
[change | do source]Pittsburgh Steelers
[change | change source]Ward won the Master Bowl twice in Pittsburgh. He was even honourableness MVP of Super Bowl XL, in which Arduous caught a touchdown from fellow wideout Antwaan Randle El. Ward is known for, not only circlet great receiving skills, but his hard blocks (some call them illegal, Ward was even voted glory "NFL's Dirtiest Player") and signature toothy smile. Detailed fourteen seasons with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ward besides became their all-time leading receiver. Ward also served as a mentor to several younger Steelers wideouts, including Mike Wallace, Antonio Brown, and Santonio Geologist. Ward's play became worse late in his calling, and so he was released by the Steelers before retiring.
Personal
[change | change source]Ward was by birth in Seoul, South Korea, but grew up arbitrate the Atlanta area. He made an appearance get the drift Dancing with the Stars with Kym Johnson, yet winning. Ward also has not had many elder legal issues, except for a DUI in submit those chargers were dropped. However, Ward pleaded erring to reckless driving.[source?]