Is Hines Ward in the Hall of Fame?
During his NFL career, Ward caught 1,000 career receptions for 12,083 yards and 85 touchdowns, won two Super Bowls and was named Super Bowl XL MVP. He was elected to the Steelers Hall of Honor in 2020.
Where does Hines Ward rank all time?
Leaders
| Rank | Player | Rec |
|---|---|---|
| 11 | Andre Johnson | 1,062 |
| 12 | Steve Smith | 1,031 |
| 13 | Isaac Bruce+ | 1,024 |
| 14 | Hines Ward | 1,000 |
How many Pittsburgh Steelers are in the NFL Hall of Fame?
Five Steelers were enshrined in the Hall of Fame this year — Troy Polamalu, Alan Faneca, Donnie Shell, Bill Cowher and Bill Nunn, who was posthumously inducted as a contributor. LIST: Which Steelers are in the Pro Football Hall of Fame?
Why did Hines Ward retire?
“I feel like I have a few more good years in me left,” Ward said. “I would love nothing more to get back to the Super Bowl.” He wasn’t willing to do it, however, outside Pittsburgh. “I want to go down as one of the greats to wear the black and gold and that’s how it should end,” Ward said.
Who drafted Hines Ward?
Pittsburgh Steelers
Facts
| Also Known As | Hines Edward Ward, Jr. |
|---|---|
| Height/Weight | 6 ft 0 inches, 205 lb (1.83 m, 92 kg) |
| Position | wide receiver |
| Jersey Number | 86 (Pittsburgh Steelers, 1998–2011) |
| Draft | Drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round (92nd overall) of the 1998 NFL draft. |
Which football team has the most Hall of Famers?
The Chicago Bears
Most hall of famers of any NFL franchise The Chicago Bears, one of the most historic and longest-running franchises in the history of the NFL, holds this distinction.
Is Rocky Bleier in the HOF?
Still, Rocky managed to do what doctors thought impossible. He played until 1980 and a very pivotal player in all four Superbowl victories. When you look at his statistics over his career, yes, they are not Hall of Fame numbers. He had 928 rushes and 3865 total yards along with 136 receptions for 1294 yards.
Where is Hines Ward now?
Former Pittsburgh Steelers and Georgia wide receiver Hines Ward is set to join Florida Atlantic’s coaching staff, sources told ESPN. Ward, a four-time Pro Bowl selection and two-time Super Bowl champion with the Steelers, entered coaching with the New York Jets in 2019 and remained there in 2020.