Hines Ward

Hines Ward, Jr. (born March 8, 1976, Seoul, South Korea) is an American football player who currently plays wide receiver for the Pittsburgh Steelers. His mother is Korean and his father is black.

College Career and Professional Career

As a wide receiver for the University of Georgia, Ward's 144 career receptions landed him second on the school's team history. He also played tailback and quarterback, and totalled 3,870 all-purpose yards, second only to Herschel Walker in Bulldogs history.

Related Topics:
Wide receiver - University of Georgia - Tailback - Quarterback - Herschel Walker

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Ward's versatility has served him well as a professional wide receiver. Since being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft, he has earned two team MVP selections. He is also a 4 time consecutive NFL Pro Bowl selection (2001-2004)

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In 2005, Ward missed the first two weeks of training camp in a holdout for a contract extension that would increase his salary. His due $1.66 million in the 2005 season is only a fraction of that of big-time NFL receivers Terrell Owens and Randy Moss. The dispute is especially acrimonious as Ward had considered holding out before camp in 2004, but had been persuaded by the Steelers that they could work out an extension during the year. Ward eventually showed up on August 15, 2005 and was on the sidelines for Pittsburgh's first preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles that night, though he did not play in that game.

Related Topics:
2005 - Contract - Philadelphia Eagles

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On September 5, 2005, the Steelers announced that they had reached an agreement on a four year contract extention with Ward.

Related Topics:
September 5 - 2005

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