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According to ESPN College Football writer Pete Thamel, Hines Ward has agreed to become the next Arizona State wide receivers coach. Since leaving the game as a player, Ward has begun his coaching career which has now seen multiple stops.
Did Hines Ward retire as a Steeler? ›
"Today I came back to Pittsburgh to grant Steelers Nation its one last request. Today, I am officially retiring as a Pittsburgh Steeler." Ward epitomized what a Steelers player is.
What is the Steelers catch phrase? ›
Yellow represents coal, red is for iron ore, and steel scrape is illustrated with blue. During games, you'll hear fans chanting "Here We Go, Steelers!" While it seems like a simple chant, there's some history behind this one too.
What was Hines Ward 40 time? ›
How good was Hines Ward? ›
Ward played his entire professional career for the Steelers and he became the team's all-time leader in receptions, receiving yardage and touchdown receptions. Ward was voted MVP of Super Bowl XL and upon retirement was one of eleven NFL players to have at least 1,000 career receptions.
What is the Hines Ward rule in the NFL? ›
The NFL quickly implemented the “Hines Ward Rule” after the season, making it illegal to use your head, shoulder or forearm to make contact with an opponent's head or neck while making a blindside crack-back block.
What do Steeler fans call themselves? ›
Steeler Nation is an official name for the fan base of the National Football League's Pittsburgh Steelers.
What is the Steelers symbol called? ›
The Steelers logo is based on the Steelmark logo belonging to the American Iron and Steel Institute (AISI). Created by the United States Steel Corporation (also referred to as U. S. Steel), the logo contains three hypocycloids (diamond shapes).
Why is Steelers called Steelers? ›
Struggling to find gridiron success, Rooney decided to rename the team and asked fans for suggestions. Of the many that he received, he decided to go with “Steelers” to honor the city's heritage and the steel mills where a large part of his fanbase was employed.
Why is Hines Ward not in the Hall of Fame? ›
Voters have made it clear. Ward is good but not good enough. A semifinalist for eight straight years, he again failed to crack the final 15, the list who truly get voted on and discussed one by one to determine if they'll receive a gold jacket, bust, and football immortality.
One NFL team clocked him at 4.51 seconds and converted the time to 4.59; the records for another have Ward at 4.62.
How many seasons did Hines Ward play? ›
Hines Ward | Pittsburgh Steelers - Steelers.com
Ward played 14 seasons for the Steelers after being selected in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft, the 92nd player overall.
Why did Hines Ward leave the San Antonio Brahmas? ›
On December 28, 2023, Ward resigned from the Brahmas after finishing with a 3–7 record in 2023, in response to a change in contract structure. Houston Roughnecks Head Coach Wade Phillips replaced Ward, a maneuver that would allow the Roughnecks identity to be cleared and used for the former Houston Gamblers.
Where is Hines Ward coaching now? ›
Hines Ward has been hired as Arizona State's next wide receivers coach, the school announced Sunday. "I am truly honored to join Arizona State University football as wide receivers coach," Ward, the Super Bowl XL MVP and two-time Super Bowl champion, said in a statement Sunday.
How old was Hines Ward when retired? ›
The decision comes three weeks after the 36-year-old was released by the Steelers in a salary cap maneuver. Ward says he was contacted by several clubs but never had any formal discussions.
Was Hines Ward in The Dark Knight? ›
The Dark Knight Rises (2012) - Hines Ward as Gotham Rogues Player - IMDb.
