FAQs
He played with heart and emotion, with intelligence and fierceness, and with a love for the game that showed through the ever-present smile on his face. Ward played 14 seasons for the Steelers after being selected in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft, the 92nd player overall.
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 happened to Hines Ward? ›
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 win a Super Bowl? ›
In Super Bowl XL, he accumulated 5 receptions, 123 receiving yards, and caught a 43-yard touchdown reception from wide receiver Antwaan Randle El to seal the Steelers' 21–10 victory over the Seattle Seahawks. He was named the MVP in Super Bowl XL.
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.
Did Hines Ward play without an ACL? ›
The Steelers know something about employing effective players who are missing ACLs. As Rapoport mentioned, Lloyd played without one, as did franchise legend Hines Ward, the wide receiver who played all 14 years of his NFL career in Pittsburgh.
How good was Hines Ward? ›
He was voted to four Pro Bowls for his work during the regular season, and as a guy who had another 88 receptions for 1,181 yards and 10 touchdowns in 18 playoff games he added a Super Bowl MVP award for his contributions to the Steelers 21-10 victory over Seattle in Super Bowl XL.
How many Pro Bowls did Hines Ward go to? ›
As a quarterback, he posted 918 yards with three touchdowns while completing 60 percent of his passes. Ward was a third-round pick by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the 1998 NFL Draft, playing all 14 of his seasons there and earning four Pro Bowl trips. He won two Super Bowls with the franchise.
What is the Hines Ward rule in the NFL? ›
Some players thought his play was "dirty" and provoked the NFL to pass a new rule after 2009 that reads, "A blindside block cannot be delivered with a helmet, shoulder or forearm to an opponent's head or neck." It's known as the "Hines Ward rule," but Ward was not flattered.
What player won 3 straight Super Bowls? ›
San Francisco 49ers (1994–2000)
During the first year of free agency, he joined the San Francisco 49ers from 1994 to 2000. He became the first player to win three consecutive Super Bowls when the 49ers won Super Bowl XXIX, a feat that remains unmatched as of 2024. Norton was selected to his second Pro Bowl in 1995.
