Hines Ward
Hines Ward
Hines Edward Ward, Jr.is a retired American football wide receiver, businessman, and television personality. He is the current NBC studio analyst who played 14 seasons for the Pittsburgh Steelers of the National Football League. He played college football at the University of Georgia. The Pittsburgh Steelers selected him in the third round of the 1998 NFL Draft, 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...
ProfessionFootball Player
Date of Birth8 March 1976
CitySeoul, South Korea
Guys ask me, 'Why are you always smiling?' Are you kidding? I'm in the NFL, that's why!
I grew up kind of fast. I had a lot of responsibilities-cleaning the house, going to school on my own, making good grades on my own
And for me to have my name mentioned among some of the Super Bowl MVPs that played in the Super Bowl, words can't describe it. It's totally a dream come true.
I never went into the game saying I wanted to be the Super Bowl MVP. I just went out and played. And everything worked its way out.
I guess it was the big game with Chicago. At the time, Chicago was the No. 1 defense, being compared to the '85 Bears.
It helps a lot that we get a chance to go out there and redeem ourselves. We get another chance to face the No. 1 team in the AFC. That's about all you can ask for.
Charlie's been here a long time. He's looked good at practice. I know he's licking his chops for this opportunity. That's all he asks for, an opportunity to go out there and play.
I maxed out all my incentives. ... And I'm still underpaid. That's just a fact.
I maxed out all my incentives. ... And I'm still underpaid, ... That's just a fact.
I'm an emotional guy. I wanted the win for Jerome. I wanted him to go out this way.
I had a chance to meet the doctor who saved my mother's life at the time of giving birth to me. This is where it all started.
In some form, Jerome has touched every person on our team. He's kind of like the big brother that everyone goes to talk to. We pleaded with him to come back for another year.
Hey, Stevens is the one who started it. Joey is going to finish it.
He's still a great quarterback, and I had some great years with Tommy. It's just a matter of getting his confidence back.